The starling parent, below, has a morsel ready for to feed its juvenile, above. The youngster is perfectly flight capable, and follows the parent around demanding to be fed.
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The fungus among us
In the mulch in our herb garden, yes, some small mushrooms popped out.
The state bird of seven states
Seen in our backyard…
The Cardinal is one of the most well known and recognized birds. It is the official state bird for Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. That is the most states having the same bird. Cardinal brings a striking splash of color whenever he comes into our yard.
Refreshing drops on the leaves
The dense morning fog deposited a multitude of water droplets on the leaves of our rose bushes. Every square inch was touched with a moisture laden blessing.
Yes its name is Question Mark
This unique butterfly was spotted in our screen room tent right outside of the back door. This butterfly is interesting as it will winter over by hiding in protected spaces. It lives on tree sap, rotting fruit and animal droppings. It only drinks nectar as a last resort. We’ve never seen one before.
Roses opened
A couple of days ago we posted a picture of two buds. Today they both opened and showed off their color.
Mallow Run Rhubarb wine
It was time to open the bottle of Rhubarb wine that we purchased at the Mallow Run Winery yesterday, catch up on that story here. We were interested in the Rhubarb wine after reading about it on the winery website.
It is listed as their number one seller, sweet, but with that unique Rhubarb zing. They recommend pairing the wine with a cheese plate or green salad.
It is unique and delicious! We are having it with Triscuit crackers and we love the sweet Rhubarb taste.
The cork states “work hard, picnic often”
Mallow Run Winery, award winning wines
Blue Jay blue
The Blue Jay is a very striking, large and loud songbird. It is one of those birds that we always enjoy seeing in our yard and at our feeders. Jays like shelf feeders over hanging feeders.
In the picture you can see the bird’s crest is down. This is common when Blue Jays are feeding peacefully or interacting with their family groups.
Pretty phlox picture
Couldn’t resist the alliteration. These phlox are pretty, regardless.
A different means to distance
Spotted this sign at a local winery. Yet another take on COVID stuff.
I guess there are different ways to establish the six feet of social distance.
