I am not usually there, standing on the upstairs balcony next to the rock maples that loom over the southern side of the farmhouse keeping it cool during the hot days of summer. Recently, while doing laundry for the upstairs apartment, I stepped out to take a break and survey the gardens. I had planned to do so that morning when I went up and took my camera "just in case," I always tell myself. Well, I was ecstatic being prepared for the unexpected sighting of a singing Veery.Veeries had been … [Read more...] about Veery Unexpected Sighting and Summer Song
The Crabapple Orchard
A Veery Lovely Funky Orchard Days before were bright Buds and blooms so full of light Now wet and faded Hummingbird dancing A line leading to his mate Wings fold and open Dawn ushers in song As an orchestra tuning Hundreds of notes float in air Spring daily unfolds My thoughts are with butterflies Drops of endless rain … [Read more...] about The Crabapple Orchard
Birds in Review Part XXXI ‘A Bird Parade’ Thrilling Thrushes
The word thrilling is not exaggerated in relation to the thrushes I encounter here at Flower Hill Farm during each spring, summer and fall. With every new days beginning and later its ending, I go outside or stand by the doors and windows and listen for the songs of the Veery . . . along with the trills of the Hermit and Wood Thrushes. Their otherworldly songs reach up from deep within the forest and along its edges, filling the time around daybreak and twilight with enchanting … [Read more...] about Birds in Review Part XXXI ‘A Bird Parade’ Thrilling Thrushes
