Last month, I noticed some catkins that Google ID'd as Hickory. I see a lot of various types of catkins on our property. However, I haven't noticed hickory tree's. Interestingly enough, this month I found my first hickory nut laying right smack dab in the middle of the main trail. Just one. How ironic.
Perhaps some critter dropped it, but there are no teeth marks. I am not going to eat the nut, but I would like to draw it. It has a lot of interesting texture.
April 8
every nut needs friends
mystic ground fog covered our land
April 13
The surprise snowdrop that appeared at a key time on my beloved cat Sydney's gravesite keeps returning. Sydney was such a unique special cat. Our family still shares many special memories of him.
Our sky views provide ever changing entertainment.
reaching out
gooey Lobster Mushroom (ID, apparently edible)
April 14
Nature seems to arrive and disappear in waves. Mid-April, tiny periwinkle blue butterflies appeared everywhere. They flutter randomly and are highly sensitive to movement. These entertaining butterflies land a lot, then promptly close their wings. The beautiful blue wing color can only be seen on the top side. One of these days I will get a good top side photo.
Spring Azure (?)
April 16
3 days later, Lobster Mushroom bake (yum yum?)
April 17
This year, a couple of my red trillium bloomed! Almost. The leaves never opened flat. Good things come to those who wait.
April 19
Maybe next year they will open flat
We named our homestead Hidden Cactus Ranch. In untouched areas, you need to watch where you step! I predict a banner cactus blooming season. I will let you know if I am right. They are growing thick as thieves this year.
Cactus Cove
Shortly after taking the photo below, we no longer had as many Spring Azure's. The few I do see are smaller. Common Yellow Supher butterflies took over, in mass.
April 21
One of my favorite signs of Spring are the sound of Whippoorwhils!!! Sound up if you want to listen. Not the best audio. I was so excited that I forgot to close the front door to block out noise.
Pray for Rain, Pray for Rain
April 26
13 secs (black screen)
We hear Whippoorwhils at night. I know people that hate them and think they are too noisy. Not me, I love listening to them sing!
It reminded me of this song, Brand New Angel, one of my favorites to play on the guitar:
ReplyDeleteWell it rained last night
And the stars shone bright
And way off yonder
We heard the whippoorwill
That’s the only other time I’ve heard someone mention the whipporwill.
I can’t believe you have cactuses. That just seems crazy for your part of the country. And what a little miracle that a snowdrop appeared on Sydney’s gravesite. That is pretty special! ❤️
Linda , I have never heard that song & looked it up. Reminds me, I haven't played my guitar in too long.
DeleteI first learned of Whipporwhils sitting around a campfire while visiting Brads cousin, about two hours north of us. Their call is unforgettable. That was decades ago. Imagine my surprise when I first heard them on our land. So far, they have returned to sing every year. I have never actually seen one.
Folklore associates Whipporwhils with death. I believe they are wrong.
Interesting. That song is about death.
DeleteBeautiful photos. I have a nice Hickory tree in the yard and tons in the forest.
ReplyDeleteThe nuts make me crazy in the fall with cleaning them up.
There are so many kinds and they are neat trees.
Enjoy spring every day.
Thanks :)
DeleteWhy do we never hear of people eating hickory nuts?
ReplyDeleteI grew hazel nut trees - starter ones though- in Creston. They are my favorite nut, maybe I should try to grow them here.
Love your cloud photo, rather unique with reaching out in al directions. Clouds always fascinate me.
The birds of spring are making their way back here too. The first tree swallows , a pair that seem to stop by here on their way to who knows where; here one day and gone the next, but they herald the arrival of the barn swallows who should be here any day now.
Your Spring Blooms are beautiful! How nice that Snowdrops appeared on a special place:)
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