Feeding

 

Standing Guard

 The one robin stands guard on feeder near the nest in my house light. They do flutter at me if I try to use the door that is right next to the nest. I am hoping to see new birds in the nest soon.

Lilacs

 

Lilacs were a true standard at most farmsteads in Iowa. People would share the starts. Some would plant them in a row as a wind break. At my old residence, I brought lilacs down from Minnesota which were a different color than the ones I already had.  I have none on my new place but if we stand on our stairway and look up the way two properties over is a weeping willow tree, and also this lilac. We can't smell them from here.

Rabbits

 

 

White as Snow

 The white iris is such a treat seeing all the pure white on this great form. The beard of orange colors add to its magical appeal. 

Friday Morn

 

Maple

 It is a Japanese maple tree that I just recently planted. I like the red leaves that start out in the spring.