Bouquet of spring

Spring has taken its sweet time revealing itself in many parts of the world this year.  But for weeks now, the Cassin's finches have been speed dating in the grove near our home, and more hummingbirds and summer residents arrive each day.  We also had a most unusual sighting this week.  Short bursts of flight told us that our eyes weren't deceiving us.  In the land of little rain, there was a cormorant flying overhead.

All of these things shout "Spring!"  But nothing says it quite like flowers.  They speak for themselves.
 

Tulip and rain

Marsh marigold

Poppy study

Phalaenopsis orchid

until next Monday,

DB

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