Back from Hibernation

Now most trees are getting new leaves, plants are flowering, pollen is covering everything that is outdoors, my deck, car, deck furniture, patio, windows etc. Everything has a cover of yellow-green powder on them.

Allergies are in vogue, I get gritty like eyes. Other people are walking around with puffy red eyes and sneezing once a minute! Good thing that we’re getting spotted rains that help clean up the air a bit.

Since Spring is in full effect, I can see that my lawn is turning green (Bermuda Grass) and as soon as gets all green will be time for me to start my mowing routine and weed whacking! I know that the azaleas are starting to show buds, same with the Jasmine flowers. My Purple dwarf Myrtle is getting leaves now, I planted it last year. Alas! You name it, all the plants are back from their hibernation.

Here are some varied photographs for you.

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Female Northern Cardinal sitting like a chicken

Downy Woodpecker on maple tree

Young Mourning Dove sitting peacefully

Mourning Dove embarrassed with two Field Sparrows watching her eat!

Northern Mockingbird perched on a tree I don't know the name.

Text and photographs © H.J. Ruiz – Avian 101

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10 thoughts on “Back from Hibernation”

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