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skittering
As I walked on the beach yesterday I watched sanderlings skittering across the sand, in and out of the water. It's amazing how fast they move, and even more amazing that I managed to capture one...
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photos! butterflies
Yesterday was a day of driving and of visiting the butterflies (and other creatures) at the Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory. It's a special place, a wonder to stand among fluttering butterflies, to...
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watching
Ahkbar (the parrot) lives at the Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory. He watches visitors wander by his perch, accepts butterflies flitting around him, and loves the head scratches given to him by...
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cactus flower
As I wait for the approaching winter storm I am enjoying the reminder of warmth from last week's butterfly conservatory visit. Hanging cactus shows off beautiful bright flowers.
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first flower
Imagine my surprise when I peered over a garden wall at Maudslay State Park and saw tiny flowers emerging. At first the small hillside presented as a sea of brown; I needed to get closer! As I stepped...
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ice
The ponds in Harold Parker State Forest continue to wear a mix of ice and water. Some have large areas of water while others remain almost entirely ice.
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a tidal river
Today's temperature provided an early glimpse of spring. After enjoying a warm walk near home I headed to the coast, thinking the warmth would continue. It was 58 degrees when I left home. The...
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mini daffodils
Late morning, with rain predicted for the afternoon, I headed to Maudslay State Park. I wondered if any new flowers had emerged since my last visit almost two weeks ago. I found snowflakes and...
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in a greenhouse
Today I headed to Smith College to spend some time with flowers that were thriving in the greenhouse during the Spring Bulb Show. It was wonderful to stand and absorb the beauty of bright spring flowers.
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calm
Approaching low tide, the beach is calm. The air is filled with the sound of waves, the song of the ocean. at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
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photos! spring bulb show at Smith College
It's well worth driving across the state to visit the spring bulb show at Smith College. The show provided an early taste of spring flowers. I loved the splash of color! To see more photos, click here...
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opening
The gardens of Long Hill beckoned this afternoon. Sunshine supported a wander through the garden looking for the tiny early flowers of early spring. Tiny early crocus wearing the name Tommy crocus wore...
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dwarf iris
A new early spring flower jumped in front of my eyes today, dwarf iris. I'm enjoying the tiny flowers that emerge well before their full-sized kin.
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tidal
According to the forecast, today will be the last day with temperatures in the low 50s for a while. I took advantage of the relative warmth along with an approaching low tide, heading to the Parker...
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looking to the north
Rippled sand and pools of water decorate the beach as the tide flows out. from a walk at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
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windy
Cool temperatures today were chilled even more by a brisk wind. Luckily, previous spring-like weather encouraged early spring flowers to emerge. I found the first daffodils of the season sheltered by a...
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painted
The petals of this dwarf iris appear to have been painted. They wear a delicate beauty.
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rocky coastline
While rainy days are predicted for later in the week, today's dry weather tempted me to head to the coast. I wandered through Halibut Point State Park in Rockport, MA, enjoying the rocky coastline. It...
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at Halibut Point
Exposed granite decorates the coast in Halibut Point State Park. You can see more photos from Monday's visit by clicking here to visit the gallery Halibut Point :: 2024.
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first forsythia
Forsythia have started to emerge, decorating the landscape with a pop of bright yellow.
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a tidal river
Today was cool, sunny, and very windy - but still a good day to wander to the coast. Since the beach at the wildlife refuge is closed for the piping plover nesting season I headed to the north end of...
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