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| Last week Ron and I went to the Morton Arboretum in Lisle to see if the daffodils were in bloom. We were not disappointed. In the last years the arboretum has been clearing out the under growth in the forests and adding daffodils to the hillsides. It is a treat to be able to see these beautiful flowers. I think you can go every week and new plants and trees will be in bloom. |
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| Some of the cherry trees have started to bloom. |
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| The pink magnolias were beginning to open up. The yellow ones still have a way to go. |
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| Star magnolia's were in full bloom. |
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| We saw several pairs of bluebirds. Here is a female. There have nesting boxes set up in some areas. |
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| I did take my umbrella out to add a bit to some pictures |
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| The trees are so pretty. The crab apples have not started to bloom yet, but are coming along. |
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| Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. This bird is only about 4 1/2 inches. In the trees it looks even smaller. |
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| Can you believe all these daffodils. I am in love. Daffodils are my favorite spring flower. The yellow can be so vibrant. There are so many varieties to enjoy. |
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| Here is a better picture of the Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. He is such a pretty little bird. These are just a few of the pictures I took that day. We spent about 3 1/2 hours driving the trails and taking in all the pretty sights. I just had to share. It feels so nice to have Spring weather arrive. The winters seem so cold and long, maybe it is just that I am getting older and don't like being cold. Spring is my favorite time of the year. Time for renewal, rebirth I hope you are enjoying your Spring. Mary |
8 comments:
Such beautiful pictures!!!
Isn't nature wonderful! So relaxing to et out and enjoy the sights and sounds of peaceful surroundings.
how lovely..spring has not found us, but this way, you have it lasting longer for me...love the bluebird...
great pics Mary
It looks so beautiful. Yeah spring!!!
Beautiful pictures!! I love everything about Spring, and have been taking loads of pictures, too. Thanks for sharing!
Spring is in the air, also here in Sweden
Love the pictures
Love from Sweden
Mary, you know I spent four years in Evanston at Northwestern and never once managed to make it to the Morton! I keep meaning to go, but it seems like whenever we are in Chicago we don't have the time. Your pictures are so lovely that I am going to try to make it a priority from now on.
On the other hand, Larry & I have spent the last week in Scottsdale, AZ and have been hiking through some absolutely gorgeous desert scenery. We have been here many times, but have only just started hiking. It was such a treat to discover that one of our favorite places has so many interesting places to hike. The saguaros are in full bloom (only takes them 50-70 years to get started). I'll have pictures on the blog after we get home.
I'm SO glad you like to share so many terrific pictures!
Take care,
Susan in Texas
What beautiful pictures, Mary! Isn't it amazing how something as simple as a flower can make our hearts soar after a long winter!
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