Barring a handful of grey days, April has been quite splendid.
Some would say it’s been too cool but for me it could not have been better.
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Cooler temperatures allowed new growth to remain fresh. I could swear the trees were joyous.
After being in the cold all winter with no clothes, I suppose they would be.
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This tree always catches my eye.
Something about its shape.
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Friday we decided it was time to get the car washed, so we took JET to Schuylerville, the little town there in the trees.
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On the way back Grant left me beneath a tree while he went shopping.
It was the optimum time for this tree.
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But how to capture it?
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The shape and delicacy of the flowers.
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The depth of blue in that perfect sky.
There was another component too.
Sound…
WP has made it possible to transfer a video clip direct from a phone.
You may need to turn up the volume.
To be honest, I had my doubts about getting the download to work. Ye of little faith!
In future I’ll have to make a better job of the capture.
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PlantNet identifies it as a pear tree though I have never seen any type of fruit on it.
The bees and birds were enjoying it.
And therefore so did I.
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We stopped briefly at the Battenkill where the project, whatever it is, seems to be on hold.
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We saw a single solitary soul…
“Where did my wife get to?”
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This week brought two more returnees.
The Thrasher.
This bird is all beak
Balanced by an impressive tail.
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More of a rusher, if you ask me.
We often see it running around the driveway.
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This morning a rose-breasted grosbeak dropped in to check on the offerings.
Hopefully next time he’ll bring his more sedate but very sweet mate.
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Last night there was one other sighting of particular interest:
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Examining the picture I wondered..
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We worried when we saw the strange bump. Until yesterday we had not knowingly seen that doe again. Deer are still in their winter coats, but I think it must be the same individual.
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She was with another young doe and two yearlings.
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One of the yearlings is probably a stag.
Beautiful creatures.
I really enjoyed your lovely pictures, today, especially the video!
Very relaxing to watch the bees….
Thank you 😊
Catherine
Wonderful pictures, and I do believe you may have captured the first picture of a young unicorn!
Thank you, Carolyn, for the wonderful post! The video and the stunning photos of the trees, and all the wild creatures you are helping. And that blue sky!
Joanna
That tree you mentioned that always catches your eye looks like it had a recent hair cut — it’s so nicely shaped. And I love your video – I was amazed to hear the bees and birds while admiring the beautiful little flowers with you! And of course I did a bit of “ooh and aah” while looking at the pictures of the deer – it will be amazing if that’s the very same deer of 2022.
Nice to see the blue skies, but it has been too cold for me this April. (Until yesterday at least) Our trip to the seaside at Cromer yesterday was pleasantly warm!
Best wishes, Pete.
Loved hearing the birds in your vid – so peaceful.
The tree looks a lot like an ornamental cherry blossom, but I’m not an expert.
Lucky you, having such great weather in April! We’ve had a lot of rain while travelling through Canada…Toronto tomorrow. 😉
Hope the weather improves!
Thanks and think it willl do nearing Toronto.