One Chip, Two Chip

The Chipmunk . . .


The Chipping Sparrow . . .

Two chips. Both images were taken at Bernheim a bit ago. The Chipping Sparrow let me get way too close which left me wondering if he was injured yet I couldn't see anything wrong. I adore chipmunks. When I lived in my apartment, I had chipmunks everywhere, as I had tons of large bushes around my patio. No chipmunks around my condo, as I have no shrubbery at all. It was still nice to see him darting around the Pavilion at Bernheim trying to stay invisible. It's Wednesday. By Friday the remnants of Isaac will be knocking on my backdoor. I'm going to pray to the Weather Gods for sunshine. ENJOY!

Chipping Sparrow

Fortunately I got close enough to this lovely little guy to get a decent image while walking amongst the Magnolia trees at Bernheim Saturday. He sat patiently as I snapped a few images and then finally flew away. Hope your week is going well because we're moving into the weekend soon. Yippee. ENJOY!

Magnolia Hybrids, Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest

The beauty that is Magnolia Hybrids blooming incessantly in the arboretum at Bernheim. Come walk with me a while.

As I meandered amongst the glorious Magnolia Hybrids, I found pinks and whites and reds abound. With blossoms and buds and craggy tree branches, the Magnolias were blooming in force. And as I walked amongst the blossoms, this gorgeous Magnolia bud caught my eye. Oh, but for its beauty. Don't you agree?

Everywhere I looked the Magnolia buds were releasing their tightly held grip on their petals. With blossoms blowing freely in Spring's gentle breeze, their succulent, sweet smelling blooms teased my senses. Oh, to package that scent and carry it with me.

The beauty of these gorgeous blossoms shone bright as the sun kissed each petal bathing it with the sweetest light of the day and leaving its scent tickling my nose. It was glorious heaven. ENJOY!