The title photo is the first of my Honeysuckle in bloom. Soon bees and hummingbirds will be enjoying the rich nectar. I will enjoy a long season of flowering as the circle of life continues.
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A few other things were in bloom, or just beginning, as I made my morning stroll around the yard and neighborhood. Another thing I’d like to show is the Wisteria that shares the bamboo fence with the Honeysuckle.
At the edge of the woods a Black Cherry had fresh white flowers damp from the night rain. The scent was muted by the moisture.
I decided to explore the big hardwoods down the street. I spotted (first heard, then saw) a Hawk leave a tree top. It gave a screech of alarm as it leapt into the sky. The bird was gone, but I decided to find the perch. This is the source, which I believe is an aerie. The woven twigs and size are a good indicator that nesting is in progress.
I decided to take a video of the area to give a better idea why a Hawk would choose this tree as a nest site. I started the video facing east along a slough that leads to a lake 300 feet away. I swept along the forest floor toward the west before returning to the tree to show the height of the nest.
There are Loblolly Pines along the side of the road that are also beginning to flower. Soon a heavy dusting of yellow pollen will coat Mississippi and allergy sufferers will know Spring has arrived. The symptoms will confuse and confound people already stressed by the Coronavirus worries.
Last evening I had the good fortune of watching a few Indiana Brown Bats hunting. I tried to catch the fleeting predators on video. This is what I was able to record. Hang on, it’s a bumpy flight.
I feel I should show at least one bird. I took this photo Monday between rain showers. The Red-tailed Hawk spun and hovered at just the right moment I was poised. I feel he was looking at me.
As usual, I offer my bug of the day. This photograph was taken at the public library when my internet was down. There are hidden treasures in the strangest of places.
Thank you for stopping by and letting me share a tiny bit of my Mississippi. I hope you enjoyed your time and will visit again soon.
What’s up in nature in your area today?
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