Shots like this are why I LUV the natural world!

Shots like this are why I LUV the natural world!, originally uploaded by Our Enchanted Garden.

Impressive view of a Hyacinth in full bloom with all its' luscious colour!

After a few good days of rain and a bit of a cool spell that might last another day, the hyacith are now open in all their splendor. The fragrance is amazing too, so sweet!

This is what a gardener waits for in the spring - the beauty of bulb plants really add a whole new dimension to a garden, prolonging its' blooming period for months! And for a gardener this little hint of colour is true delight long before the tiny plants in the greenhouse will be able to come outside and thrive.

Another lovely shot that day was taken of an American Robin,(Birds of North America, Guide to Field Identificaton, Golden Press, NY).

He surprized me by turning and looking right at me after I'd asked if he'd give me one good pose! (I have the previous shot 100-3691 of the bird facing backwards just before he turned!)
Now that was a stroke of luck, that he heard me and understood and was willing to cooperate. Not only that but he looked right in my eye (lens) as if to strike a pose for me. And then he was gone! This way I get to tell a little tale of a robin in the garden and help you see them with the help of a camera and the internet. You might start noticing them in your neighbourhood too, if you haven't before, all these midwest US storms can really move them around.
They eat worms, grubs and other bugs and are a boon to a garden. If they're around, try to provide some fresh water to them daily. Don't leave the water out overnight - water a plant with it and re-fill in the morning. Use rain-water when you can to fill your birdbath!

Hope you enjoyed this little walk in the garden.