Visiting Grackle

 The reflective feathers of the grackle on its neck are usually blue. Sometimes it can seem to be greenish.

Early Spring Crocus

 

Sunset, Sunrise

 The sunset in the front of the house looked like this last evening. It did get more red and hotter but I can't share every photo.

 So this morning we had a hot sunrise. The clouds were there to be an accent to the scene. It too offered many different looks but I can't share every photo. The sun rises now behind the silver maple tree, The tree is old and doesn't have any leaves on it yet. 

Crocus Time

 While out cutting back my roses I discovered the crocus were in bloom. I didn't think they were up yet but they are all up. 

Tulip Time

 It really is time for the tulips to be showing. With having a blizzard just a few days ago it seems that they are too early, but they are not. 

Good Morning Wednesday

 

Big Bird Sharp Shinned Hawk

 I am going to identify it as a Cooper's Hawk. I will be glad to be corrected if I am wrong. I looked out to see the small birds and out in the maple it just sits there. It rotates it head looking in all directions, looking for a bird to capture. I have watched them many times sitting out on the fence tearing into a small bird and devouring it quickly. I have photos of it looking in all directions including directly at me looking over its back.

PS  A friend of mine shared photos and this is not a coopers hawk but a sharp shinned hawk.