I had a look at the upper woods near Wilket Creek hoping that the Trilliums might be in flower.
A few Trilliums were in flower!
The word “trillium” is perfect for this wildflower as it has 3 leaves and 3 petals.
MYSTERY PLANT
At the end of the post, I will identify it.
Other botany:
The feeders in the parking lot always attract birds (and squirrels – I counted 12).
This is the best place to get a close view of the Red-bellied Woodpecker.
Other birds:
MYSTERY PLANT
The white spots on the leaves resemble water droplets giving the plant its common name of Virginia Waterleaf.
MAILBOX
A cousin of mine recently made this:
Take 12 minutes and relax while watching this stunning new short film featuring cherry blossoms and drone photography. – By Director Pat Weir
NATURE POETRY
This is the time we dock the night
Of a whole hour of candlelight;
When song of linnet and thrush is heard—
And love stirs in the heart of a bird. – Katharine Tynan (1861–1931)
Miles Hearn
Miles, please thank and congratulate your cousin for that superb visual meditation of the cherry blossoms. After experiencing that, my mind is truly at peace. That’s a keeper!
Thank you for the stunning blossom pictures.
I love your daily posts. I live near Taylor Creek and will look out for these images now. I am new to this field of flora and fauna and am learning so much although I,ve always had an keen interest in this area. I’m curious as to where the parking lot with the bird feeders is. I know of one at Serena Gundy Park.
I ALMOST got the mystery plant right. I knew that “water” was part of its name–well, not almost, perhaps, but SOMEWHAT right! God, I love this place. Trilliums, Red-bellied Woodpeckers, and all the other wonderful botanicals and birds beautifully depicted here in your pictures. Thanks, Miles!
Great photos of the red-bellied woodpecker.