I am so surpised to hear that hummingbirds already have built nests and have young hatched. Do you know what species it was? We have Anna's and Rufous here in Rochester, WA. They love my Pulmonaria/lungwort flowers. And Red Flowering Currant, a native.
Sadly, I found a male rufous dead on my porch from a window collision. I have lots of netting and sticker type things on many windows, but not that one. So sad.
I enjoyed your essay and photos about spring. I lived in Seattle for 21 years and I recall the thrill of spring returning mostly with the crocuses popping out of the soil followed by daffodils.
I was delighted to read the Seattle Times piece, but chagrined that commenting is now closed. I'd wanted to sing praises of your Orwellian optimism. I too throw my lot in with paying attention to the natural world, especially in Spring. I hope to catch up with you at Elliott Bay Books, next week.
Congrats on the Seattle Time magazine piece! https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/april-13-cover-story-book-excerpt/
My, my David. What a joy to read! Thank you. And may this spring bring us all respite from everything else out there.
I've been watching those beavers at work, too.
I am so surpised to hear that hummingbirds already have built nests and have young hatched. Do you know what species it was? We have Anna's and Rufous here in Rochester, WA. They love my Pulmonaria/lungwort flowers. And Red Flowering Currant, a native.
Sadly, I found a male rufous dead on my porch from a window collision. I have lots of netting and sticker type things on many windows, but not that one. So sad.
Ooops. I totally spaced out on the species. She was an Anna's.
Great book presentation last night at the Burke. Will have to look at more of Elizabeth's work.
Thanks for coming out and for your kind words. Yes her work is wonderful.
Thank you for reaffirming the role of the enjoyment of small bits of nature (and wonderful words) in bringing us a peaceful and decent future.
I enjoyed your essay and photos about spring. I lived in Seattle for 21 years and I recall the thrill of spring returning mostly with the crocuses popping out of the soil followed by daffodils.
I was delighted to read the Seattle Times piece, but chagrined that commenting is now closed. I'd wanted to sing praises of your Orwellian optimism. I too throw my lot in with paying attention to the natural world, especially in Spring. I hope to catch up with you at Elliott Bay Books, next week.