Even though it doesn't feel like summer here in New England yet this year, the cattails have grown tall at Great Meadow, and the marsh wrens are safe from view aside from occasional glimpses through the reeds. The wildflowers and berries are bursting after all the rain, and the water snakes are everywhere. I imagine that this is a happy summer for them.
Todd spent some time with a mouse today who worked very hard to nibble off a flower stalk to bring back to his home. He even leapt up and swung on it to make the final snap of the stem, then rushed off through the thicket, glancing back at Todd as if to say, "No way, buddy. This is mine." I, meanwhile, spent some time with a family of ducks who seemed content to let me stay beside them on the water's edge as long as I kept quiet and let them preen in peace before their afternoon nap. Lucky me.
I lived in New England when my children were young. Those are my fondest summer memories! You've shared some great photos. Is that a snake I see?
ReplyDeletemost wonderful images of a most wonderful place...i so so love..
ReplyDeleteLucky you is so right! Lovely post with such beautiful details and glorious photos! (and I love the new word I learned: preen!)
ReplyDeleteHi, Deidra--Yes, it's a little snake. There are loads and loads of big black water snakes there, too. The black ones scare me a bit (I nearly stepped on one today, and I think I scared him, too), but the little yellow ones are pretty.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely comments, lejarden girl and Melissa! I always love it when you stop by.
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Felt like I was there, would have loved to have seen the little mouse in action!
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Wow...these are great photos...I love ducks but not quite so fond of snakes (thank goodness St Patrick banished them all from Ireland!?!). I just spotted on your profile that one of your favourite books is Magic Mountain...I so loved that book and completely forgot about it when compiling my favourites (too hard)...read it many, many years ago. Have a lovely weekend...yay for Fridays!
ReplyDeleteA profoundly beautiful photo essay...makes me long to see New England one day!!!
ReplyDeletethat snake reminds me of our pet king snake we had that got out of it's cage last year...in my house...to never have been found again :(
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos, just lovely.
ReplyDeleteI am with you on cinnamon toast...cinnamon anything really!
Thank you for your lovely comments on my blog.
Happy Week-end :)
wonderful pictures, gigi!!
ReplyDeletei'm feeling a bit hungry for those yummy veggie dog corn dogs you make, after seeing the picture of the cattails! don't they look like corndogs?!
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You are so funny, Cate! What's even funnier is that Todd said the same thing about those cattails. Like brother like sister.
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LOVE these little scenes from New England, Gigi...so idyllic! Except for that snake...Must say I have a hard time with insects and anything creepy-crawly...LOL! But looks like you are having a wonderful time... Happy Days...Play on! :o) ((HUGS))
ReplyDeletegorgeous photos!! wow. a meadow? sounds really nice. where is this great meadow? thanks for your OSH visits! I so appreciate it.
ReplyDeletelove your photos!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful burst of nature and summer, you have shared. Glorious photo's, friend.
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