Happy Spring, Everyone - Wildlife Gardeners

Bulucanagria · 03-25-2011, 11:41 PM

Robins are nice but this is how I know that spring is here.

Haven't had much time to post but you've been in my thoughts as the world awakens. May you all enjoy the rebirth!
Dan

Calliandra · 03-26-2011, 12:24 AM

Yay spring!

Yesterday it was 80 degrees and today we woke up to snow. Grrr. Can't wait for the scorching days. Summer, bring it on!

suunto · 03-26-2011, 07:07 AM

An apricot tree is in full bloom, and snow is forecast for tonight!!

dapjwy · 03-26-2011, 09:22 AM

Happy spring!

Welcome back, Bulu!

Last weekend I was working in the yard all day enjoying the warmth...this weekend I've been out a little in the cold--mostly pulling out more Japanese honeysuckle, but I also planted a tree or two. At least the ground is still thawed...although, it was 15 degrees over night. ...anyway, happy spring!

havalotta · 03-26-2011, 12:44 PM

Niiiice nest...
I'm just heading out the door myself to go check out a nest I just noticed across the bay IF I can get close enough, it being on someone elses property. I'd say it is large enough to be either an owls or eagles nest. I'd swing more towards it being an owls though as it is in a deciduous tree.

biigblueyes · 03-26-2011, 03:35 PM

Nice photo! We don't get much spring here - it goes straight to brutal summer pretty quickly, but I'm enjoying the few days of spring we're having now. Happy spring!

Sage · 03-26-2011, 06:48 PM

Bulu, is that a great Blue Heron?

BooBooBearBecky · 03-26-2011, 10:17 PM

Great photo bulucanagria!

We still have snow banks 4 feet high!! I am soooooo ready for spring; hope it arrives here soon.

Bulucanagria · 03-26-2011, 11:15 PM

Yes, Sage, that is a great Blue Heron. I saw my first one of the season a few weeks ago, but this is the first one on I've seen nest. I've been by this stretch of road several times over the past few weeks and I've been waiting to see this view. It's a benchmark when I do.
I feel for you BBBBecky, I really do. We had some serious mountains of snow up here but a spell of rain and warm temps sent most of it away. On the other hand, it's been in the mid thirties for the past week and a half with wind strong and steady enough to make driving a van an adventure (trust me).

havalotta · 03-27-2011, 09:52 AM

Happy Spring back to you from the U.P.!

From my bay window, I noticed a new nest had been built!
I took a drive and found it to be located directly behind a factory.
I parked the car in a lot just south of it but couldn't quite get as close as I wanted.

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Soooo Having taken notice they had forgotten to close the gate on the northern side of the factory
I took a chance and drove the car right into the property (Sassy me) for a different view.

I parked the car behind a big semi and took a hike through the snowbanks for a better shot.

A HA! There she is.....It IS an eagles nest!
I knew it had to be something quite large to have built a nest of THAT caliber.

After a while she flew off, gave me a salute and started to circle.....I snuck back through the brush not to disturb her any further.
BEAUTIFUL bird!

03-25-2011, 11:41 PM	#1
Bulucanagria Fox Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: S. Grafton, Massachusetts	Happy Spring, Everyone Robins are nice but this is how I know that spring is here. Haven't had much time to post but you've been in my thoughts as the world awakens. May you all enjoy the rebirth! Dan __________________ BULUCANAGRIA'S FLICKR

03-26-2011, 07:07 AM	#3
suunto The Bug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Monroe County, WV, USA	An apricot tree is in full bloom, and snow is forecast for tonight!! __________________ “Every artist dips his brush in his own soul and paints his own nature into his pictures.” Henry Ward Beecher

03-26-2011, 09:22 AM	#4
dapjwy WG Hospitality & UAOKA recipient Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pennsylvania	Happy spring! Welcome back, Bulu! Last weekend I was working in the yard all day enjoying the warmth...this weekend I've been out a little in the cold--mostly pulling out more Japanese honeysuckle, but I also planted a tree or two. At least the ground is still thawed...although, it was 15 degrees over night. ...anyway, happy spring! __________________ "If suburbia were landscaped with meadows, prairies, thickets or forests, or combinations of these, then the water would sparkle, fish would be good to eat again, birds would sing and human spirits would soar." ~ Lorrie Otto ~ A Native Backyard Blog ~

03-26-2011, 12:44 PM	#5
havalotta WG Prize & Gift Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michigan	Niiiice nest... I'm just heading out the door myself to go check out a nest I just noticed across the bay IF I can get close enough, it being on someone elses property. I'd say it is large enough to be either an owls or eagles nest. I'd swing more towards it being an owls though as it is in a deciduous tree. __________________ The successful woman is the woman that had the chance and took it! A walk among the elusive Whitetail Deer

03-26-2011, 03:35 PM	#6
biigblueyes WG Facilitator Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cajun Country, Louisiana, USA	Nice photo! We don't get much spring here - it goes straight to brutal summer pretty quickly, but I'm enjoying the few days of spring we're having now. Happy spring! __________________ My yarden and I lean a little to the wild side.

03-26-2011, 12:24 AM	#2
Calliandra Fox Join Date: Jun 2009	Yay spring! Yesterday it was 80 degrees and today we woke up to snow. Grrr. Can't wait for the scorching days. Summer, bring it on!

03-26-2011, 06:48 PM	#7
Sage POM Judge & Official Non Gardener Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY, USA	Bulu, is that a great Blue Heron? __________________ *~Facebook~ ~Peregrine Place~ ~Flickr~ ~Instagram Pix~*

03-26-2011, 10:17 PM	#8
BooBooBearBecky WG Operations, Facilitator Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Wisconsin	Great photo bulucanagria! We still have snow banks 4 feet high!! I am soooooo ready for spring; hope it arrives here soon. __________________ "Getting your hands dirty is the best way to keep your head clean."

03-26-2011, 11:15 PM	#9
Bulucanagria Fox Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: S. Grafton, Massachusetts	Yes, Sage, that is a great Blue Heron. I saw my first one of the season a few weeks ago, but this is the first one on I've seen nest. I've been by this stretch of road several times over the past few weeks and I've been waiting to see this view. It's a benchmark when I do. I feel for you BBBBecky, I really do. We had some serious mountains of snow up here but a spell of rain and warm temps sent most of it away. On the other hand, it's been in the mid thirties for the past week and a half with wind strong and steady enough to make driving a van an adventure (trust me). __________________ BULUCANAGRIA'S FLICKR

03-27-2011, 09:52 AM	#10
havalotta WG Prize & Gift Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Michigan	Happy Spring back to you from the U.P.! From my bay window, I noticed a new nest had been built! I took a drive and found it to be located directly behind a factory. I parked the car in a lot just south of it but couldn't quite get as close as I wanted. Soooo Having taken notice they had forgotten to close the gate on the northern side of the factory I took a chance and drove the car right into the property (Sassy me) for a different view. I parked the car behind a big semi and took a hike through the snowbanks for a better shot. A HA! There she is.....It IS an eagles nest! I knew it had to be something quite large to have built a nest of THAT caliber. After a while she flew off, gave me a salute and started to circle.....I snuck back through the brush not to disturb her any further. BEAUTIFUL bird! __________________ The successful woman is the woman that had the chance and took it! A walk among the elusive Whitetail Deer

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