Now that my hibernation is over I can finally go out for walks and take photos. This is my first #wednesdaywalk by @tattoodjay. I was traveling and went to a rest stop to stretch my legs. I was looking for anything with color to brighten the day which is one of the things I love about spring. Nature pops with color and and new life.
My first splash of color were these trees at the entrance to the rest stop and they were a sight for sore eyes. After parking my car I walked back to get this photo.
There were still a lot of bare trees. Looking up I saw this large birds nest. I wonder what kind of bird called this home.
Walking further I came to this picnic area and found more trees bursting with color.
Across from the parking lot there was a hill. I was so happy to see green grass and even the grass was bursting with color.
Tiny violets.
I think this might be red clover and it was just beginning to bloom. You know you are desperate when you think weeds are a beautiful sight.
This was the last splash of color that I saw but it was a leftover from winter. A holly bush with many red berries left. I was surprised that the birds didn't eat them.
Thanks for stopping by and wishing you a colorful spring day!
#wednesdaywalk by @tattoodjay
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Your pictures--it's almost like being there.
Bought my first plant yesterday, a small tree and my son planted it for me. I know it's a little early, but I couldn't wait :)
Spring has truly arrived.
What a nice compliment. Thanks @agmoore! : )
How exciting it is to plant things and watch them grow. What kind of tree did you get?
I believe it's a Japanese maple (green). Very small. We looked at so many and finally walked off with this one. I'm ready for flowers now :) The yard could use a little color.
My neighbor has a large Japanese maple and I love to see all of its different colors for every season. I have a small garden and last year I planted Zinnias to attract butterflies. This year I bought dwarf Lupines in a variety of colors which will arrive by May 1st. I am hoping these will attract different butterflies from the ones that visited last year. Enjoy your flowers!
Here are the photos of my neighbors Japanese Maple that I posted 9 months ago. Thought you would like to see them.
That tree is beautiful. I may put a tent outside to babysit the tree until it is stronger :) When I get some good pictures I will have to share. It is really quite small now.
What a wonderful spring walk!
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Thanks so much! It was fun to see color again. : )
What a delightful spring walk with all those gorgeous colors, and I am no expert but that looks a similar size to the eagle nests I have seen here
thanks for joining Wednesday walk :)
Thanks so much @tattoodjay and thanks for the info about the eagle nest. I wish I could have seen an eagle in it.
I could be wrong of course but I have no luck getting shots of the eagles where I live either I see them flying way in the distance only
What a lovely walk and don't worry there are some weeds I find nice also @whatisnew
Thanks @simonjay! I am happy to hear that you are another weed lover. : )
Howdy Butterfly! what a wonderful walk! Hey those weeds WERE beautiful. lol.