#thinking of spring

[larapaulussen]

[bluesandbarebones]

"Whose woods these are I think I know."

[ostdrossel]

January is slowly

dragging on, and there is not a lot happening right now except for a steady stream of regulars. And with February approaching, I am beginning to think of spring. This is a good time to work and make plans. I have gotten seeds for the garden the other day and think about what plants could be added to make the yard more bird-friendly. Doing that may include planting berry bushes, a pollinator garden and landscaping that accomodates native wildlife. I am also doing some maintenance this weekend which means that the livestream will be off for a couple of days. Have a great Thursday!

(pictured - some of the regulars: Eastern Bluebirds, a Redbreasted Nuthatch, a Blue Jay and a Junco)

[non-existent-kiss]

Theres glass in the trees

And glitter in the tall weeds

It’s all brown but still sparkles

Looking like twinkling fairy magic

Even it its just headlights on frost

The weird winter tumbleweeds

Are yesterday’s fast food bags

Blown around in the cold wind

Remnants of meals and memories

Maybe collected with loose change

If you rise early enough

There is a fog on the lake

Promising mischief and uncertainty

Maybe it will stay safe to cross

Or it might shatter beneath a step

Blue sky’s do not yet mean warmth

So layer up with a sweater and hat

Soak in the awakening sun anyway

Listen to the early birds sing

With a promise of spring in the air

- WitTea

[ostdrossel]

Today I got frostbite in the face because I did not cover it appropriately when I was raking up hulls under the feeder. Somehow it did not look as cold before I went outside. I guess I am really ready for spring. The Goldfinches seem to agree - they are starting to become more yellow.

[interdiscarts]

Whose chance is it by chance which scores the floor for this dance?

[coolfemmes]

[markdsikes]

Houses and Hydrangea’s