April 26, 2009

There were a slew of Canada Geese on the river in late winter but a particularly territorial pair drove the others away the last few weeks. We were delighted to watch the couple take Junior on a tour today. The Secret Service could get protection tips from this pair -- look at that formation.

Three consecutive 80F/27C days really brought the green out;

and the yellow,

American Goldfinches

and the blue.

Indigo Bunting

The Mayapples in the front yard are coming along nicely.

Trout Lilies have popped up in the old apple orchard.

Solomon's Plume, below, more commonly goes by the name of False Solomon's Seal. I've probably ranted this rant before, but naming plants and animals "false" and "lesser" and "common" shows a real lack of imagination, not to mention downright disrespect. Drives me crazy.

Now what's "false" about this?

Smooth Yellow Violet

Large-flowered Trillium