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
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
Waiting with Wildlife for Spring’s Return
We are all patiently waiting for spring to arrive here in Western Massachusetts. Flower Hill Farm has no buds a bloom in the trees or scattered about the snow covered grounds, and though I may be a bit weary of this winter, I can see signs of spring in the arrival and behavior of some of our wildlife. I have seen turkey vultures soaring high over the hills and do note more song filling the rawness of early morning. Also, sap is flowing within the sugar maples, while stacks from … [Read more...] about Waiting with Wildlife for Spring’s Return
A Bestiary ~ Warblers ~ Northern Parula
Over two years have passed since my monthly posts featuring Warblers began over at Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens. The next to the last warbler in the series, and as always sighted in the gardens at Flower Hill Farm, is presented this month in 'A Bestiary — Tales from a Wildlife Garden.' The Northern Parula perches in an old apple tree and darts about searching for insects inside flower buds as I capture photos. If you would like to see more images and learn about these … [Read more...] about A Bestiary ~ Warblers ~ Northern Parula
