Beach Grass

Beach grass in March.

Beauty is everywhere, even in beach grass in winter. I love the sculptural effect against old weathered wood, or the reflected sparkle as the sun shines through the wheat colored grass.

Bald Eagles

Yesterday we watched six bald eagles flying over the East River,right in our community, apparently fishing for food. I didn't see them fish, but was amazed at how they soared together. There was one adult among the group, and the rest were immature eagles.

There's something very spiritual about seeing these magnificent birds in flight.

Spring Tulips

These tulips look like little cups full of sunshine:). A little ray of hope in each and every one. I love the way the sun changes my perspective in the garden.

Red Rose

We lost our Dad on Easter morning. An avid naturalist and noted mycologist, he will be sadly missed by so many who value the littlest miracles of nature.Often in the woods taking pictures of wildflowers and fungi, he would always stop and take note of the flora, while others might have walked on by. He shared his knowledge with many, and shared his love of nature with all of his children and grandchildren. It is from him that I get my passion for plants and gardening.I'm afraid however that I may have been one of the ones to walk by the fungi and tiny wildflowers. From now on I will take special note of these things.

My Father's Orchids

My father's beautiful orchids. He loved the tiniest detail in the face of a flower.

Cherry Blossoms

Weeping cherry blossoms put on a magnificent display in spring, and their fruit provide wonderful nourishment for the birds in the fall.

Bald Eagles

Every year in Sheffield Mills Nova Scotia, bird watchers flock to see majestic bald eagles, who come to feed on chicken waste placed in fields by local farmers. Nova Scotia has a stable bald eagle population, and has even aided in repopulating these beautiful birds of prey elsewhere in the continent.

Wild Mushroom

The Nova Scotian woods are full of numerous types of wild mushrooms. My dad would be able to identify any one of them. He's an avid mushroom enthusiast, and member of the Naturalist Society. He's going for bypass surgery today. Please say a little prayer for us.

Tulips

Although associated with Holland,tulips actually originated in Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, and other parts of Central Asia. They were brought to Europe in the 16th century where they became extremely popular, and were occasionally used as currency.

Magnolia

Magnolia blossoms have been compared to some of the very first flowers...ever. Their reproductive structures have primitive features, such as multiple stamens and pistils on one receptacle. They have demonstrated similarities to some of the oldest fossil flowers discovered.