Snow is not a sign of spring

Bluebirds are a sign of spring, which began on Tuesday.

Right?

Pussywillows are a sign of spring, which began on Tuesday.

Right?

Bluebirds huddled in a snowy tree.  Not a sign of spring.

It just seems wrong!

I went out and emptied the bluebird box of last year's nest, so the bluebirds would have a clean place to start building this year's nest.  Now I feel bad.  It must have been really cold for them last night without the additional nest padding.  I'll go out to the barn and get some hay for them to cuddle into tonight.

 Strawberries and rhubarb are sitting in the garage waiting to be planted, but it snowed all day yesterday and then this morning again, so that won't be happening for awhile.

The snow is beautiful. But I want it to go away!  

Let's get on with spring.

Empty nest.....

The baby Western Bluebirds fledged Thursday.  There are three of them.

These two baby bluebirds stay together.  

This third baby bluebird is a bit more adventurous.  He is already attempting to catch bugs for himself.

Baby Western Bluebirds with attitude.
We have had bluebirds nesting here for several years now.

While taking these pictures, the parent bluebirds watched the entire time, but didn't seem bothered.  And the babes weren't antsy at all.  Of course, they have had tractors, mowing machines and the hay baler operating not too far from their box.

Bluebirds make me feel rich!  Western Bluebirds had been in decline due to loss of habitat, but seem to be making a comeback.  Yeah!

While I was taking these pics, some cedar waxwings came to hang out on the magnolia.  They are always on the move. Difficult to get a good pic.  They look like bandits with their black masks.

Cedar Waxwing

We are back to rainy cold weather here. This picture is an indicator of crazy weather patterns.

Sweet peas in full bloom at the same time as lavender?

This is just not the way it is suppose to be.  However, nice to have the wonderful sweet pea perfume and lavender scent at the same time.