Cinco de Mayo

I planned to write this yesterday afternoon, but an invitation to walk with friends meant I never had the time, so this is a day late. During my morning ramble yesterday, the many vibrant hues of the green leaves and the numerous white blossoms had me thinking of colors, and when I saw some red blooms, I was reminded of the flag of Mexico.

Spring is definitely here, although some days have felt more like summer. We’ve had plenty more rain since my last post, especially in April.

4-20-19

4-21-19

4-22-19

4-23-19

4-24-19

4-25-19

4-27-19

4-29-19

5-1-19

5-2-19

5-3-19

5-4-19

5-5-19

I guess the rain has been good for the plants. The greens and whites are all over, making the spots of yellow and purple stand out.

Some leaves, like the oak, are a muted red as they emerge. Fortunately, the red of the emerging poison ivy leaves give notice to avoid them!

The butterflies are plentiful and sometimes seem to keep me company as I walk. (I’ve even seen a few Monarchs!) For the most part, they are too quick and “fluttery” for me to get a photo, but occasionally they get busy enough feeding on a flower or getting minerals from puddles or gravel that I can get a shot. I have watched them in their courtship dances and once saw a couple actually mating (last photo).

I’m always surprised at how long it takes to edit and upload photos and then write. It’s already time to feed the deer (and turkeys and squirrels and rabbits). I have more photos and stories and will try to post again soon.