Saturday, April 5, 2014

Now Springtime Can Begin!!

One of my favorite signs of spring is the return of the birds singing.  It might still be cold out, but if the birds are back, you know that the turning of the weather can’t be too far behind. Noticeably absent for me has been my favorite, the Eastern Phoebe. Photos taken this same time in previous years shows that had returned at least 2-3 weeks earlier.  Knowing this, each morning for the past couple of weeks as the dogs and I have gone on a walk, I've listened for this bird that calls out its own name.  I've no idea why this cheeky-noisy-bird with its plain plumage gives me a sense of peace and why I feel so attached to it.  Whatever the reason, finally on Friday morning, I caught a glimpse of it as it sat on the fence post. Today its song joined the others in our mornings that are getting brighter and warmer.
Another sign that spring has begun happened this afternoon. I will often take CarrieAnne and Sheba on walks to explore the neighboring field. The two girls get along really well, but unfortunately that hasn't always been the case. So I feel that these walks with just the two of them helps to strengthen their connection and bond. It shows that it's working because they happily took turns rolling in the same-something that was mucky, green and smelly. This has happened before and they both feel differently about the baths that have to come afterwards.  The sparkle in Carrie's eyes seem to say that it was totally worth it.
However Sheba's eyes on the other hand, seem to be saying something else.
As for me, I say with the return of the Phoebe and wet dogs, let springtime begin!





A 2013 video of "our" Eastern Phoebe on the gate. 





26 comments:

  1. I just love phoebes. Oh, we have known those messy green smelly things as well. And they always cover their collars!

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  2. Oh, what great news...the Phoebes are back, Kim! Perhaps when we get home next week, I 'll have some too!!!...:)JP

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  3. the bonding ritual between your girls made me SMILE!!! :)

    and i love the fee-BEE! FEE-bee!

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  4. I love cute phoebe and its song.. cute video. And CarrieAnne and Sheba are beautiful.. I have seen that same look that Sheba has on my own Goldie Girl..She does not like baths.. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

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  5. Evening skim, looks so pretty in your yard, Springtime has arrived for you. Love birdies and I really enjoyed seeing the Phoebe's, so pretty, never seen one before....Always enjoy my visits at Golden Pines, Hugs Francine.

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  6. It does day Phoebe!

    Sheba is definitely giving you the stink eye.

    So happy Spring seems to have finally arrived.

    XXXOOO Bella & Roxy

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  7. Lovely post and photos and the video was cute . I do like their sound to . My favorite bird I have a attachment to is the Robin , it was also my mums favorite bird , every time I hear it it takes me back to the days on the farm with my mum and I sitting on the porch shucking peas . I love his his chit chat and song as it echoes through our valley and yard in the mornings and evenings ! Thanks for sharing . Have a good weekend

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  8. Send your weather this way. I'm ready! Enjoy!

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  9. What a beautiful post Kim! Yes the Phoebe's are soo sweet. We happy to know their back,,, yes, let spring time begin!
    love
    tweedles

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  10. Spring was just a word to me for quite a while, however with 50 degrees for tomorrow and 60 into the week, this is IT! Once all the snow gets eaten up, and all the wet dries up the yard, we can get on with some flower planting and all those other things we love to do.

    Your bird is lovely, I don't really know the Phoebe myself, the robin being our harbinger of spring. Soon a big flock of somebirds will hit the ornamental crabtree and start eating away!

    Cheers and happy spring,

    Jo

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  11. For us the bird that says spring is here is the catbird. Those are a couple of naughty girls.

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  12. Carrie loved it, Sheba declined with a glare, and Phoebe sang her name, beautiful photos. This gave me a huge smile, thinking of you thousand of miles away, and seeing your day unfold as if I'm there. Cheers, Jean.

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  13. Hehe. Yes, Carrie loved it.
    Have a wonderful Sunday!

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  14. The sparkle in a dogs eyes is always brighter after a roll in something unmentionable !

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  15. So funny faces! I love those bath pictures. Happy Sunday, Kim and the pack!

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  16. Those two pictures of your dogs are fun! :)

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  17. Kim,
    Please send some Spring our way! It's snowing here again.
    Your post had me smiling and just loving those cute golden girls even more. Well maybe minus the green muck smell.
    Love the video of the Eastern Phoebe singing her/his heart out.
    Oh Spring!
    Take care and a very nice weekend.

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  18. I'm so happy spring has finally arrived at your place. And that your dogs are enjoying each other and the lovely spring weather.

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  19. Yuck, what is that green slime? My water dogs don't mind baths but the little hound girls fight like crazy.

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  20. ha ha - looks like the girls had a lot of fun. Happy Spring!!

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  21. The girls were just adding a little Springtime aroma to their furs.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  22. Your little Phoebe is wonderful!

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  23. I know just how you feel. I have two (or maybe three) species of birds who tell me it is truly spring. The sound of their voices makes me almost jump for joy the first time I hear them in the spring.

    I'm so glad that CarrieAnne and Sheba are good friends now. I'm sure those rambles, with just them and you, have made a big difference!

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  24. For me, it's when the first hummingbird appears at the feeder - which was today :)

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  25. Yeah Spring! Love Carrie's smiles!

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