03-19-2011--still winter but closer to spring

I tend to think of new beginnings this time of year.  Waiting for the warmth of longer sunny days, lots of ''new things" to think of. new plants, new pets, new energy.

The bald eagles in the Norfolk botanical gardens have hatched all three eggs.   The little bobble heads can be seen off and on during the day.  I did see all three eat, not just #1 who seemed to be pecking at #2 and #3.  I check in a few times during the day and will keep up with the family till mid summer when they are ready to move on.

I also finally saw the robins i had been hearing.  I have to say there are not that many as yet. I hope they were not killed off with the hard winter we had.  It is  early in the nesting season as the white throated sparrows are still here.  The Junco's have left for their nesting destination further north.

Walking around the yard and woods, looking for the early spring flowers, i cannot help but pass by the pet cemetery.   All the faithful four footed friends.   Ends and beginnings.  Time moves on. 

Here is Meggie's resting spot. Good dog, Meggie.