Showing posts with label bluebells. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bluebells. Show all posts

5.07.2023

Spring treasures

 


The lovely pasque wildflower is gracing our presence in prairie landscapes.
Just as lovely from the back as it is from the front of their blooms:


Lately we have had Ms. Fox passing through often. 
Sometimes I find her curled up on my lawn, right off my porch. 
Maybe because I don't have domestic pets?


She is a red fox but considered a Cross fox due to her unique coloring.
Right now she is molting, a month ago she was fluffy as can be. 

 
We know she has at least 3 kits. The papa comes around to play and be with them. 
 
 
Spring flowers bloom later here in NW Montana than most places. 
I do anticipate their arrival and am willing to drive hours to be with them. 


Lovely Buttercup


above, spring beauties
also known as fairy spuds
as their corms are edible, but tiny


This handsome garter snake appeared when half the earth was still cloaked in snow. I was surprised to see it out of hibernation. 
I love being surprised by nature as it teaches me its ways. 
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Lovely spring to you!
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6.01.2009

The Grace of Flowers


In your presence
the world is vibrant
the air rarefied


In your presence
life is buoyant
light spilling over


a cheerful spirit runs through
my veins
in your presence
I am aware
of a life full of grace


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Spring is sprinkled with endless wildflowers
and I seem to be sprinkled with ticks
as I shoot photos of these little beauties
on my hands and knees!


Each photo was taken within this past week.
1) Fairyslipper or Calypso orchid
2) Obscure Bluebells
3) Glacier Lilies
4) Forget Me Nots