Property disputes between bluebirds and tree swallows, and tree swallows and tree swallows seem to be resolved by now and life is very busy with serious nesting preparations here at Flower Hill Farm. Today I took my first butterfly photo of 2014 — caught a whisper of light in a Cabbage White while she rested between sips of daffodil nectar. I invite you to scroll through to see the animated birds and a honeybee too. Migratory songbirds … [Read more...] about Spring’s Resolve Bluebirds and Tree Swallows
Archives for April 2014
Snowdrops and Returning Birds Announce Our Real Spring
Spring is finally here in Western Massachusetts! Snowdrops are ringing their tiny white bells. Bees are answering their chimes. The woodcocks have returned along with the Phoebes and Tree Swallows. Robins are singing at dusk and dawn. It is a wonderful season. I just finished my butterfly page for the new website. They — the butterflies — apologize for not making an appearance here as well but there is just not enough time to be everywhere. I look forward to sharing the … [Read more...] about Snowdrops and Returning Birds Announce Our Real Spring