I spent the morning in a mashy area:
There were many Yellow-rumped Warblers in the woods:
The Yellow-rump is a largish warbler with a long tail and a stout dark bill.
MYSTERY BIRD
I will identify it at the end of the post.
Other birds:
Foamflower is found in deciduous and mixed forests, often in wet hollows and swamps.
Cordifolia means heart-leaved:
The small petals and conspicuous stamens are said to resemble foam.
Other botany:
MYSTERY BIRD
Herons fly with their necks pulled in so this is not a heron. The extended neck indictates that it is a crane. A Sandhill Crane.
NATURE POETRY
Oh! fragrant is the breath of May
In tranquil garden closes,
And soft yet regal is her sway
Among the springtide roses. – William Hamilton Hayne (1856–1929)
Miles Hearn
So nice to see all the lovely birds that you sent us. We miss you as we so enjoyed your great early morning walks. The weather here in East Kent is sunny mostly but can also be quite windy and wet.
With kind regards from Carolyn and Graham.
I “half-got” the mystery bird–I thought, “Crane”! For me, that’s good!
More delightful botanicals, including ones with which I am not familiar on sight, which may suggest that they are associated with marshes. Another Wonderful Warbler!
I was waiting to see Turtles, when it hit me: “Do not disturb.” Just what it means!
Thanks, Miles!