My trusty sidekick has been out with his camera again, and sent a bunch of pictures. This time he went walking on another property where I also hiked at the same time of year five years ago, so it felt like I was right back out there with him. We've walked this land several times together over the past 30 years. Again Blogger has reversed the order of my pictures, so we'll do the walk in reverse.
There are a number of favourite big trees on this property, and when you walk a bush lot over 30 years always watching things grow, these become real landmarks.
There's also evidence of the pioneer homestead that once existed on the small open field of this farm.
A small dug pond complements the wildlife habitat today.
There aren't many wildflowers out yet, but this ghostly grey plant unfolding is Blue Cohosh, which emerges purple and here is halfway to turning green. The green leaves are Trillium.
Last year's fronds of Christmas Fern which survive under the snow, on the left.
And of course some Leaks. Most of the patches of green in the woods here in late April are Leaks.
Maybe you have to share my love of the woods to be there, but there's something special about the woods before the leaves come out. It's a combination of knowing what's coming next and relief at finally being able to get out after the long winter. There's something about the lack of bugs that helps too! I'll be back with more pictures of this property, either mine or sidekick's.
We drove down through Lanark County yesterday. It's mostly maple down that way. Nothing has really emerged in the canopy as yet, but the ground under is green as can be. I love the woods.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing these pictures, and those of your trillium, which look quite different from ours, but just beautiful nevertheless.
ReplyDeleteI like hiking in the winter when the trees are bare. It opens up views you don't see during the other times of the year.
ReplyDeleteThe old stone wall is blending into its surroundings.
ReplyDeleteAt our previous home, the one acre or so of firewood trees was a quiet and tranquil spot, healing the sorrows of the day and readying you for the 'morrow. Two of our cats lie there, facing the morning sunshine, above any stream flood line, as did the previous owner's cats, all with their names, and even the dates.Greenery showing, surely your snow must end soon and warm days will follow.
ReplyDeleteLooks like an interesting area.
ReplyDeleteI may take a drive around to look for trilliums, but I expect ours are like yours right now. I think they usually flower later in May.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures, especially that first one.
ReplyDeleteI can identify with the desire to be put in nature again and the lack of bugs. Another few weeks!
ReplyDeleteThe sound of the crunch of the leaves underfoot and the smell of the awakening earth is so wonderful. Thanks for taking us along on the virtual walk.
ReplyDeleteA nice collection of Spring forest photos.
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