I've not posted in a while...just been too darn busy. Today seems like an appropriate day to share some of the beautiful visitors to my garden. This cutie, a Flycatcher, has chosen a different birdhouse this year. She usually nests in a box out front with the Bluebird population.
"Close enough", she says.
Bluebirds are always welcome visitors.
A frequent guest for dinner!
Checking out an abandoned Wood Duck box...
A lovely Cardinal enjoying a shower in the vegetable garden. We've been terribly dry so many birds are attracted by the sprinklers any time they're on.
This shy Ground-Dove has found itself a quiet, shady spot to get a drink of water.
Sandhill Cranes are also welcome in our yard. He can have all the grubs he can hold, with my blessing.
My Mexican Flame Vine hasn't slowed down for two years. I originally put it behind the vegetable garden to cover a pile of firewood, but, oh my, it's taken over! I hope it continues as it draws in so many butterflies! We often just hang out in the veggie garden to see what's visiting our vine.
Monarchs
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Gulf Fritillary
The Gulf Fritillaries love this Passion Vine that is also planted by the veggie garden, so I expect to see it being consumed by caterpillars any day.
I'm going to close with just a couple photos around the garden. Then...I'm going to catch up on some of my favorite Florida garden bloggers!
Happy Earth Day...Happy Gardening!
