Beauty Upon Beauty

This morning's mistiness was calling to be admired and photographed. And, the birds were singing with delight. I'll list the ones that the Merlin app heard. I am so happy that our neighbours to the south have chosen not to develop the forest. I think the birds are happy too.

• Magnolia Warbler

• European Starling

• Chipping Sparrow

• Green-winged Teal

I love the concept of "borrowed views". Little openings into interesting views. In this case, our easterly neighbours' pear trees in bloom. Ted mows this area for them because it is difficult for them to get to it. And, we get to appreciate the beauty. Win win.

• Golden-winged Warbler

• American Goldfinch

Here's a closeup of the pear blossoms.

• Blue-winged Warbler

• Baltimore Oriole

Yesterday's transplants are very happy. You couldn't ask for better weather to transplant seedlings. Cool and misty.

• Tennessee Warbler

• Common Yellowthroat

We've been sneaking food plants into our borders in recent years. Rhubarb does a great job of looking like a hosta.

• Rose-breasted Grosbeak

• Red-eyed Vireo

The mist created an ethereal feel.

• White-throated Sparrow

• Bay-breasted Warbler

Everything looked romantic this morning. And dozens of bird species provided the background music.

• Chestnut-sided Warbler

• Black-throated Green Warbler

I am so thankful that our trilliums are reviving. I almost killed them.

• Gray Catbird

• American Robin

Signs are a good thing when you try something new in the garden. Then, kindly neighbours won't be doing you a "favour" by mowing the native plants. It helps them understand what you are trying to do. We are very lucky: our neighbours across the street are transforming their space into one that is regenerative and bio-diverse. We learn from them.

• Black-and-white Warbler

• Northern Parula

And, to the east is an empty lot, untouched for decades. The birds love it.

• Common Grackle

• Wood Thrush

In the main perennial garden, Bleeding Hearts are starting to bloom. They make an amazing cut flower. We'll be cutting some on Wednesday for the food bank. I love this picture......

• American Crow

• Black-capped Chickadee

..... and this one.

• Northern Yellow Warbler

• Northern Cardinal

The cosmos that were transplanted from the green house yesterday are doing well. I was wondering if it might be a bit of a shock to them, so I only transplanted a few. But they are fine. I can transplant more now.

Today's sponsor? Mist. Can you see the small water droplets on the tips of the Bleeding Hearts' leaves? Mist that was collected. Little jewels. Because there just wasn't enough beauty this morning.

• Red-winged Blackbird

• Song Sparrow

• American Redstart

Beauty upon beauty.