Habitat
Perched on the side of the half-barrel planter filled with colourful pansies, the robin surveyed the front yard. He had a clear view all the way to the stand of lilacs that bordered the trees where he and his mate had built a nest.
Later, Sheryl noticed him and his mate poking at the front lawn finding worms and other insects. It made her happy to see them comfortable in their environment. It helped her to feel at home. She missed the birds that she knew at her old home but this robin pair would be the beginning of new relationships.
On her usual woodland path walk, she found a large patch of wild columbine with red and yellow flowers. They were a happy surprise. She had tried in the past to grow columbine and hadn't had success. Here a whole swath of them were thriving in this unique habitat.
Would she thrive in her new habitat? It would be an adjustment. Some things missed, some things gained.
She could learn from the robins. They were content wherever they were, finding nesting spots in forests, or on a porch light in the suburbs. Always with a cheerful song and never a bully to other birds.
Sheryl promised herself that she would start each morning watching for the robins, and opening her heart to her new life.
The flowers are pretty at a time of year when not much else is blooming.
The bay is always changing. Interesting patterns on the water even though the sky was just clear with no clouds.
Vinca (periwinkle) can be an attractive groundcover in shady areas but it is aggressive. It should be planted where it can be contained and where it won't go over to the neighbours or invade a woodland area. This patch came with the property.
At this time of year, we get lovely sunsets.
The dark blue of the water stands out well against the yellow green of the new leaves.
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