After a busy morning, this gosling looked about ready for a rest.
Nap Time
A completely adorable picture from Belinda Grover at Belinda Grover Photography. Please click the link above to see more of Belinda’s wonderful pictures.
Tag Archives: Spring
Be Beary Careful!
We saw this very healthy-looking but groggy guy while stopping for a break on the Cassiar Highway.
We were careful and stayed in our vehicle but we did enjoy observing him. This yearling was eating a plant that he seemed to like a lot but also appeared to be very sleepy. This far north (60° north latitude) the bears haven’t been awake from their winter slumber for very long.
Happy Sunday.
Tea Roses …
… are in charming abundance …
… adding beauty and depth ..
… to an ordinary day.
I hope there’s a little beauty in your day. Happy Wednesday.
Along the Way …
… I see …
… a swollen river that normally is a slow- moving creek …
… a pink peony bud …
… rosemary blooms …
… a tranquil late afternoon …
… a rhododendron bud …
… a lovely sunset.
Happy Tuesday
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‘Of an old Friend and the Sun going down..’
Ginkelduin | February | 2025 | prt15
A gorgeous sunset picture from Harrie Nijland. Please click the link above to see more of his beautiful photography.
Rambling Again
Here are some things I’ve seen recently while out for a ramble.
The cute little marmot pups born about six to eight weeks ago are now big enough to come outside of their burrows.
They’re very fluffy, very small and very adorable.
Then I passed a pretty view …
… and another.
Happy Monday.
Lace-Leaf Maples
Lace-leaf maples start their spring with red, lacy leaves that over about the first two months appear to be more autumnish than springy.
Gradually, though, these leaves become a type of russet-green that signals their transition to the full green of spring.
This lace-leaf is about half-way between red and green.
I took the above photo in November, 2024. The lace-leaf in the earlier photos is pictured here in its fire-engine red, autumn garb. Isn’t it spectacular? From this peak, it gradually becomes more and more purple before losing its shrivelled leaves almost completely by February.
This photo from a couple of days ago shows an even more complete transformation to green. Its beautiful cascading shape and incredible colour changes would make it a lovely addition to any garden.
Happy Sunday.
May 15’s Friday Fleurday
Here is a sample of some of the spring glories we have right now.
In Canada, the long Victoria Day weekend is about to start; please enjoy your camping or barbecuing or whatever you might have planned. For everyone else, have a good regular weekend and don’t forget to enjoy the flowers. 💐
Bobbin’ Robins
As I was taking a walk a few days ago, I heard the distinct call of an agitated robin. Then I noticed a recently fledged one, hopping madly ahead of me and calling desperately for mom.
As soon as Little One saw her, (s)he stopped calling and began looking for worms or bugs. Mom continued to nonchalantly hop ahead. As soon as Little One lost sight again though, the calling started once more and only ended when mom came into view. Poor Little One then gave up and begged to be fed. It’s so hard learning how to find something to eat!
Nature is a demanding taskmaster since mom basically ignored Little One’s signals.
It was clear that mom expected Little One to forage on her/his own. There was acknowledgment from mom, but no food!
Robin parents have to be very tough, but I have no doubt that this young one will soon figure out to copy mom and learn the best spots for fat worms.
Happy Thursday.
Evening Ramble
We had a heavy, late afternoon shower followed by clearing skies and the fresh scent of spring grass, leaves and flowers.
As everything began to dry off, the sun started to set behind the mountains.
Meanwhile, I found some freshly washed western azaleas to admire …
… blooming profusely with their relatives …
… the rhododendrons.
Happy Wednesday.
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