SPRING IS IN THE AIR !

We are all feeling like and hoping that spring is just around the corner. 

With early type plants starting to bud, early blooming flowers are blooming and we are thinking of spring activity. March 20th is the official first day of Spring! 

The birds are very active these days finding mates and thinking nesting season. We have a number of NestBoxes with full and complete nest, but as of today no eggs yet.

It is that time of year when all the nesting activity is starting to be in full force. If you are out in the Park during these nice warm sunny days, you must be able to see all the Bluebirds checking out the NestBoxes, laying claim to the one they want for their house.

The Tree Swallows that are normally competing for the NestBoxes have not yet come back from their winter migration. 

I think with the very cold weather they had in Texas, they have not been able to get back from Mexico and Central America. So the bluebirds are laying claim to whichever NestBox they want.

The snow on the ground
last week when I was 
 filling the feeders.

I hope this is the last of the snow and ice for this year. It is pretty to look at, but makes it difficult to open and fill feeders when the boxes are frozen shut with ice hanging from them.

The forecast is calling for warmer days ahead.


 

Snow and Ice hanging from the feeders.

Remember when you are taking that walk in the PARK at Green Meadows Preserve to take a trash bag and gloves along on your walk. Remember our article on (LNT) Leave No Trace, if we all try to pickup 5 pieces of trash when we take a walk, the Park could be trash free.

If you have noticed some clearing underneath the Tree of Life recently, well the PARKS staff have been doing some clearing, so she will have nothing growing under her canopy, she will be clear all the way out to her drip line. More work to follow, but you should be able to notice a big difference, she will be even more proud and beautiful.

The Tree of Life will turn 185 years old
this coming Spring.

This year is the time to think “NATIVE” when we are making our selections on what plants to put into our yards and gardens at home. This is the year to think and take care of the three “BBB”’s.

They need all our help in planting the food 
they need to survive.

                                                    

We need to take care of the birds during
Cold winter days when we they have  less insects
to choose from.

Butterflies need out help as well in planting
the right host plant for them to develop, as well
as the correct plants for a good food source.

                                                     

                                                 Remember this quote and try to live it daily!

A walk in the Park with nature all around
us, can help us make this come true.

This Camellia is named after my Mom Ruby Jo,
isn’t she just beautiful!
It is located in my back yard!



Until next time, remember that!


Green Meadows Preserve is where birds come to life!
Hope to see you along the trail.

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