Life in the Bristolwood

We can tell that Spring has really arrived by the many sights and sounds.  And, this is probably one of the nicest Springs we have enjoyed in a long time here in the Bristolwood.  The weather has been really nice for this time of the year.

As I was sitting in the bedroom today, I caught a glimpse of my little Red-Breasted Woodpecker. Although the colorful red patch on his head provided so much color against the greys and browns of winter tree trunks, the red is really now outstanding against the palette of green leaves. In the Spring, it seems like colors are so intense!

If you enlarge the photo above, you can see that it looks as though that woodpecker is staring right at me!

Ah yes, another definite sign of Spring is the Trillium in bloom in the woods. I will never tire of photographing this particular plant. It is in the most wonderful setting….located just in front of a huge old tree stump. We were told our property had been logged several years before we purchased it….evidence abounds in tree stumps here and there.

We have a front that has moved in, causing wildly-blowing wind and a chill in the air.  We received much needed rain and the skies are supposed to be clearing some later in the day. 

I certainly hope you will be able to get out and enjoy this Spring day no matter where you are!