Erigeron

 Today I tried to find out if I can sow the Erigeron. Its a lovely plant, blossoming almost throughout the year with beautiful daisy-like flowers.

I had bought them some years ago and they sow themselves out between the tiles and stones.

I love daisies growing in my grass, and these ones are really awesome as well. I tried to collect the little seeds and tried to sow them in some pots. to see if they multiply on purpose.

Look how beautiful these tiny seeds are! So fluffy and easily blown away by the wind or a small breeze.

Ladybird cocoon

Today I was on my bike and on my way cycling along some nice smaller roads, I wanted to pick some field flowers. I love the flowers that grow in the wild. 

On one of the leaves of the flower stem there were 2 ladybirds mating. I also noticed a cocoon of a ladybird glued on a leaf.

The ladybirds flew away. The cocoon stayed on the leaf. I took it home. Now I have a cocoon here. 

Tomorrow I hope the ladybird might come out. I will keep my eye on it.

I do hope to see the transformation happening.

Bird sitting on eggs

Lovely bird sitting on many coloured eggs

Celebration

 Finally I am doodling again.

It has been a long time, kind of being stuck in this. 

I'm celebrating it has revived again!

Dove

 Dove trying to take a bath...The first too big, the second too small...

Woodpecker

 Woodpecker having a pause in the wisteria,

Carduelis carduelis

 Interesting that this bird is named in english 'Goldfinch' (Carduelis Carduelis)

Here in Holland he's named Putter. I love this bird. 

Bull finch

 A few days ago, I spotted this awesome bird in my garden. I rarely see him.

He looks like a tropical bird, with all this bright pink feathers! In Dutch he is named: Goldfinch. however in  other countries they name him Bullfinch. He is definitely golden!

Flycatcher

Finally I got a photo of the female flycatcher. They have young now and soon ready to fly out. It was a great concern to me when I had seen the male flycatcher in April 4th.

I was hoping the female would arrive soon as well. The male was calling and calling, but she did not show up. After one month I finally saw her to my great relief. They don't fly together when they come all the way from Africa. I don't know why they don't. It would be a lot easier, as you ask me. But they didn't ask for my advice.

Finally when she arrived I really enjoyed it and I am sure the male enjoyed it even more. Now the young are almost ready. I hope I do get a glimpse of them as well.

Poppy

The poppy's are stunning! these deep reds! The bumbles think so too! 

Maybe for a different reason...so nice to see them snorring in the heart of the flower.
 

snail

I was looking through the window and noticed a snail, who was 'walking' on an acrobatic way, reaching a dead end of a twig. 

 

Poppy buds

 It's poppy time again!

I love poppy's they are one of my favourites! The buds have these red hairs on the buds and stems. So beautiful and fragile, as are the flowers!

Click on the images for greater view...so awesome beautiful in detail!

Blue-tit young

 The blue-tit young are almost ready for flying out!

So cute this beautiful young bird!

Blackbird singing

 This morning, a blackbird sat close by in a tree. He was singing.

It was as if he was singing this beautiful song just for me. It was so lovely to listen.

Drinking water

Squirrels love to drink water. Every time a squirrel runs along, he always stops for a little drink. 

Luckily I have lots of drinking spots for him and the birds to drink from.

He always looks so cute when he is drinking.