I was standing on the edge of the field. I heard some beautiful bird song nearby, and this bird landed on a branch. First he showed me his back. Hmm, interesting.
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Then he hopped around and I could see his true colours: Amazing!
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Let’s look inside…
Downy Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker in flight
Here’s a pretty little plant. I have not yet dried the leaves of fragrant bedstraw to try the fragrance. They are too pretty to pick!
Fragrant Bedstraw
I saw these tiny specimens a few weeks ago, nestled in the lichen.
Fragrant Bedstraw in lichen
It looks like someone, or something, has been nibbling on the tips.
I can’t look at a photo of these beautiful flowers without smelling their sweet citrus aroma. The flowers are great for tea.
Hoary Puccoon
Hoary Puccoon
Downy yellow violet
It’s a kind of violet. But it insists on remaining yellow.
Something about the calm tone of grey of the bark drew my eye. And the rich texture.
Pied-billed Grebe
I was focusing my camera on the distant ducks when this little guy motored into my field of vision. He was fast. I don’t think I’ve seen a Pied-billed Grebe before. Fun.
Wood Duck
Wait. Why in the world is this beautiful creature called Wood Duck?! It should be called the Da Vinci Duck, the Van Gogh Duck, or the Renoir Duck, because it is such a masterpiece of contrasting colours and vibrant tones. Pure beauty.