We’ve had a spate of early warm weather around here and though it wasn’t even St. Patrick’s Day the 60 degree temperatures had everyone in a springtime frame of mind. All the same, it was late for cleaning them out. So it seemed high time to get out there and get the job done, since Eastern Bluebirds have had breeding on their mind well before now. It was so beautiful, I wasn’t sure my words could do it justice, so I decided to bring you along with me on my walk. I hope you enjoy it. To know more about both Bluebirds and Pussy Willows mentioned in the little film, there are earlier posts on the blog with more detail.
See you on the trails,
Diane Tucker
Estate Naturalist
Tags: birds, environment, hiking, natural history, Nature, outdoors, Uncategorized, wildlife
March 16, 2012 at 9:25 PM |
Loved being with you as you cleaned out the bluebird boxes….made my week. Hope blue birds move in soon. They will be very lucky birds to live at Hill-Stead.
Your friend, Cindy C.
March 16, 2012 at 9:29 PM |
Thank you, my friend! I think of you often as I wander around those pretty acres.
All the very best, Diane
March 16, 2012 at 10:02 PM |
Hi,
What a beautiful place, thank you for the walk, a great video. I would of been a bit frightened I think opening the blue bird boxes not knowing what to expect, you are very brave.
(Margaret)
March 17, 2012 at 10:30 AM |
Margaret, You’ve got a point there. I’ve had little mice looking out at me more than once, but they usually don’t jump out at you. And it is fun to see the mice!
Diane
March 16, 2012 at 10:18 PM |
Hi Diane, I loved the video. Please make more of these! Fun to hear your voice and to share the little wonders!
AM
March 17, 2012 at 10:29 AM |
Awww. You could hear my voice any time you want! Why don’t you and John come along on a walk sometime? I’d love to see you!
Diane
March 16, 2012 at 10:23 PM |
What a wonderful, quick little video that says so much more than having just a regular post about the nesting boxes! I haven’t been brave enough to try video-blogging… yet. But I thoroughly enjoyed going with you on your walk and seeing a bit of the property! One of these days I’ll work myself up to making a short video clip for the blog. Thanks for sharing this one!
March 16, 2012 at 10:39 PM |
I was at Hillstead for Ethan Frome movie March 14 and asked when Diane would do another blog and like magic we have received two since then. Keep up the good work. I really enjoy them.
March 17, 2012 at 10:22 AM |
You are very kind. You cannot know how pleased I am that you enjoy the blog. I’ll try to be more regular in my offerings! Perhaps we’ll meet one day at the book group. I hear it is terrific.
Diane
March 16, 2012 at 10:59 PM |
Thank you for letting me come along on your quest today. The video of Hill-Stead in early spring is beautiful. I appreciated learning a bit more about the setting and being able to help with your “chore”. Lucky bluebirds!
March 17, 2012 at 10:17 AM |
Thank you! I have not forgotten our project. Maybe later on today!
Diane
March 17, 2012 at 11:10 AM |
Hi Diane,
Nice video!
Edna
March 17, 2012 at 11:17 AM |
Thank you very much! It was fun to do, though my heart is really more in the writing. Thanks for taking a look.
Diane
March 17, 2012 at 1:54 PM |
I love it!
March 17, 2012 at 2:22 PM |
Thank you!
March 20, 2012 at 10:52 AM |
Hi Diane, Well, it sure looks great on both our ends, weather-wise and activity-wise. Bluebirds are such fantastic birds! Have a super great day!