Thursday, May 3, 2012

So much to learn

Each time I see the female Tiger Swallowtail
in her black dress I gasp.

I love her subtle markings.
She mimics the Pipevine Swallowtail.

The male Tiger came to the Chinese Lilac.
I do hope they mate.

The male Hummingbird is becoming comfortable
with me out on the deck.
I hope the females arrive soon.

The Snout is ready to mate.


I will see a second generation 
of snouts this summer.


I cut peonies for the house.
One bloom fills a vase.


The female Northern Cardinal
was resting on the glider.

I was happy to share my spot on 
the back patio.
I wanted to relax out of the sun.
I wanted to watch the Poppies.
I sat on the glider with the camera.

The immature Baltimore Oriole
is getting a bit of orange.

A Gold Finch came to the branch 
above the glider.
I think I am accepted.

I opened my book
and began reading.
There is so much to learn.
My student is pleased to be
surrounded by butterflies and birds.

3 comments:

  1. Dear Sherry,

    The butterflies make me happy.....I am lonely, the insects are few.
    My poppies are only showing leaves, things are very very slow here. I expect if things warm up, everything will rush to bloom :)

    Looks like a very interesting book.....enjoy.

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  2. Your 'student' is indeed delighted by all of the gorgeous still-lifes you share with her. :D She is seated at your feet (HER feet escalated, of course) and soaks up all of the deliciousness that you shower her with. :) Blessed Be, dear heart

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