Apr
19
2011
Every time I glance out the front window I await the entrance of the first hummingbird. I just put out nectar the other day for it. In the past, the first one of the season came by the end of April so I know it could come any day now.
Yesterday (or the day before) I saw three cottontails munching on the grass viewed from the back window. I never saw three at one time so I was thrilled. Now every time I look out into the backyard I am looking for those three bunnies.
Nature has a way of surprising you: when you least expect it, there it is another surprise. It may be a northern mockingbird (you have never seen before in the yard) or some totally other different sight like the large orange salamander that we spotted twice. Somewhere in back near the creek lives a large box turtle. You never know and all you can do is live and view life with an expectant attitude.
Tags: April, bird feeding, bird-watching, birds, box turtle, bunnies, cottontails, creek, expectant attitude, front window, grass, hummingbird, life, nature, nectar, northern mockingbird, orange salamander, rabbits, seasons, spring, surprise
