Mary Oliver’s Blue Iris

 

“It doesn't have to be the blue iris, it could be weeds in a vacant lot, or a few small stones; just pay attention…” 

 

 

FIRST CUTIES ARRIVE

 I spotted a family of geese near a farmland pond.  The goslings were so fuzzy and cute as they followed their parents pecking for food and taking a swim.  What spring newbies will I see next?

 

 

FARMLAND SUNSET

Gracie and I headed out in the evening, hoping to see the first fawns of the season.  She hung out the car window watching.  As we drove through the woods, I could see the sun beginning to set.  I had fun changing my camera settings to get starbursts.  We finally reached a hill where we watched a beautiful sunset.  No fawns, yet.

 

 

 

FIRST HERON

 I’ve been waiting for herons and egrets to arrive from their winter homes.  Finally, I spotted this green heron on a branch near the Anderson Creek wetlands, not far from Kingsley.  I watched it preen, scratch, and stretch until swarms of mosquitoes drove me away. 

 

 

LUSH GREENS RETURN

  Oh, how we’ve missed you!