Monday, May 19, 2014

~NO VACANCY~

Spring rain is falling...there will be no working in the garden this day... my spirits have not been dampened...for you see.. the Bluebird of Happiness has arrived at my door...to be exact, four pair of Bluebirds now reside in the nesting boxes here at Dog Trot Farm...the "NO VACANCY" sign has been hung... 
"How the countryside thrills with joy when Bluebirds bring us the first word of returning spring. Reflecting heaven from his back and the ground from his breast, he floats between sky and earth like the winged voice of hope."
~WL DAWSON, 1903~



16 comments:

Pondside said...

Life couldn't be nicer than with The Bluebird of Happiness setting up housekeeping in one's garden!

Margaret said...

Hope the bluebirds are in your garden every day! :) Maggie

Farm Girl said...

How nice that the bluebirds are back. Doubles at that. I am sure they just make you happy.
I envy your spring rain. It would be so nice to have some of that. :)
Have a lovely evening Julie.

Primitive Stars said...

Evening Julie, oh joy! love the Bluebirds. You are lucky to have them back, miss the ones nesting at the lake, Blessings Francine.

Prims By The Water said...

Happy belated birthday to Travis. He is such a cutie pie! I wish we had bluebirds in our neck of the woods...although we do have some cute ducklings in the march along with a baby sandhill crane. Janice

Rugs and Pugs said...

What a beautiful bird. I have never seen one in person :(
Hugs :)
Lauren

Julia said...

Oh, those little blue birds are so cute. I've never seen any around here in Fredericton N.B. Enjoy your little tenants.
Hugs,
JB

Freckled Hen said...

Like someone said above I, too, have never seen a bluebird. I think if I see one it would be my favorite!
Welcome back and Happy Birthday to your grandson!

Michelle said...

You do have some sweet visitors.

Melody said...

I've never seen one ~ except in pictures~ Gorgeous! :))))

Mugwump Woolies said...

Beautiful feathered friends!
Have a great weekend,
Robyn

WendyBee said...

Oh how lovely! I have seen many birds at our feeders, but only once did I think I saw a bluebird many years ago. I keep watching though. That photo is gorgeous. I'm glad you are well and enjoying Spring in Maine with Travis. Welcome back.

Larkrise garden girl said...

Beautiful bird how wonderful to live where the colors of the country side are so gorgeous!hugs cheri

Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes said...

What a crazy Spring! How are you? I love the bluebirds, so happy they have joined you! Have a great week!

Willow said...

To see a bluebird does bring me happiness ~ thanks so much for the share !!

Unknown said...

I'm just checking in on you. Been missing your posts...:) Hope everything is great in your neck of the woods!! Have a great weekend!!