We found one Fire Pink (Silene virginica) flowering along the river trail. It's a show stopper for sure.
Water snakes were out and about and enjoying the newly arrived warmth, which is obviously fleeting around here since it is currently 40 degrees today. Look in the middle of the photo...
A veery seemed to want to make friends. S/he hopped all along this log right up to us, then carried on searching for food. We spent hours at this park, not covering much ground - the birds called to us from every tree, shrub and patch of ground. Migration is really such a magical time!
I love your life philosophy, it's right on spot! So cool you saw a veery...it's been such a long time since I've seen one!
ReplyDeleteI imagine your life philosophy is just about the same! :)
DeleteBeautiful hiking area! We have a rare Silene species here in Texas, they are pretty cool to find, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat part of Texas are you in? We've loved our time hiking in that state. :)
DeleteIts hard to make time for the garden AND get out in nature isn't it? I struggle with that every spring.
ReplyDeleteYES! It's so difficult! I feel pulled in two directions constantly. I want to hike, but I also want to garden!
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