Eastern bluebirds are one of my favorite visitors. I set out a bluebird box every spring, and this year I have added several more. I love seeing the entire process of nesting and raising the new hatchlings. The couple always thoroughly check every box before choosing just the right one, and they build their nest…
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Wild Nature
I love living in a rural area surrounded by wildlife every day. I have many daily visitors, but on occasion I have the privilege of experiencing a few rare visitors up close. Nature always inspires us with its strength and beauty. It shows us endurance and perseverance that is unrivaled. It is amazing how this…
Birds of Spring
Spring is my favorite time of year. The garden is in full bloom, and all the couples return to enjoy the beautiful warm days. I always look forward to their return in hopes of seeing the new offspring. They bring such joy and happiness and a lot of laughter. The landscape just comes to life…
A Bluebird Spring
One of my favorite things about spring is seeing the bluebirds return every year. Every February I clean and prepare the bluebird box for another season. Last year, I was lucky enough to have two sets of hatchlings, and it was amazing to watch them mature and grow. This year a couple has arrived, and…
The Year in Nature
2019 has been a beautiful year for flowers and nature to flourish. The year has passed so quickly, but the memories of the beauty and joy it brought will always remain. These are just a few moments in time of the year in nature. I hope everyone has a wonderful New Year! 😃
Spring In the Garden
I love spring time in the garden. I like starting vegetables and flowers from seeds or bulbs and watching them bloom and grow, but it has become so much more than gardening as a hobby. Being close to nature and wildlife has become therapy for the soul. For a brief time, I get to be…
Nature’s Inspiration
Nature inspires us with its beauty and strength and wonders. All we have to do is look around to see nature’s renewal through the adversity of the seasons. Every year I love to see spring emerge from the bleak winter into a beautiful landscape full of life and color.
Winter Bird Feeders
Birdfeeders There have been an amazing variety of birds gather around the feeders, and they are so much fun to watch! A special thank you to my friend Heather from Pepperell, Massachusetts for helping me identify birds that I never realized even came this far south (Louisiana). Her knowledge of ornithology is impressive, and I…
Yard and Pond
I love living in the country on a pond, and having the abundance of the outdoors with its natural beauty and wildlife. There are always new things to see and do in this ever-changing landscape. I believe nature wakes up our soul with its vibrant colors, airy scenery and peaceful environment. I am inspired by…
Yard and Pond 