22-FEB-2012
American crow
A couple of crows in the Backyard Garden today.
22-FEB-2012
Grey squirrel, black phase
A coyly peeking squirrel, sitting against the sumac trunk in the Backyard Garden.
22-FEB-2012
Rabbit scat
Having said that I hadn't seen any rabbits, or signs of rabbits, melting snow revealed this huge pile of rabbit scat!
18-FEB-2012
Luminous light at the garden
Amazing light shines through this glorious photo by Josh.
18-FEB-2012
Black locust seedpod
Even a simple seedpod can look beautiful when photographed with finesse as here in Josh's fine shot.
18-FEB-2012
Globe thistle
Many plants can look equally beautiful, sometimes more so, in winter, as this exquisite photo by Josh shows. Taken in the Backyard Garden.
18-FEB-2012
Bowser and Misty
Josh came across these two very handsome dogs at the garden, almost as beautiful as my own German Shepherd!!
18-FEB-2012
Amphibian pond
As shown here, the ice on the pond is slowly melting, revealing some of the shoreline vegetation, sticks and who knows what else. The mild weather is creating this early thin ice.
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Hydrangea
Long ago, long before the FWG existed on this site, hydrangeas were planted by the service road. They survive and thrive, year after year. In winter, their dry flower heads make a striking sight, as shown in this lovely photo by Josh.
18-FEB-2012
Grey squirrel, black phase
A very glistening coated squirrel, soaking up some sun, in this fine photo by Josh.
18-FEB-2012
Woodland walk
The signpost for the Woodland Walk section of the Backyard Garden. This is at its best in spring when spring ephemerals emerge.
18-FEB-2012
Northern cardinal, male
This gorgeous cardinal stands out in vivid contrast to the blue sky. Cardinals are beginning to sing a lot more frequently these days, as this unusually mild (for February) weather continues.
