As we walked along the arena section of the trail, I was thinking that I wouldn't be posting today. Of course, that it altogether fine. I am sure that you could all use a break. But here we are regardless.
The day was grey and there were no wildflowers to be seen, but when we got to our turnaround spot, Sue looked down. Behold, a loon was resting just down the bank. I don't recall ever seeing a loon anywhere near here, but here it was, sitting calmly, just a few feet from us.
When I got home, I took a snap of our tulips. It is what Sue terms A Happy Garden with no thought or planning. I blame a previous owner of the adjoining house who thought it was just wonderful that way. Who am I to argue? As a guy who once had somewhat planned gardens, I didn't love it at the time. Now, I don't care.
Does it get any more Canadian than a loon on a nest? The sound of the loon is so serene and emits a calming feeling like no other.
ReplyDeletePoor loons, every show (TV or movie) uses their calls to illustrate it's nighttime, or dusk. Never at noon! But your close encounter with one is definitely better, and I dare say early morning!
ReplyDeleteLoon is such an unfortunate name for an attractive bird - too late to change it now, though.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a sighting, what a thrill to be so close.
ReplyDeleteI love the happy garden but I love that loon more! What a fabulous and unexpected encounter. They're such beautiful birds.
ReplyDeleteThe Loon is our state bird. I used to hear them often but not anymore. I don't know why. You were fortunate to be able to get this photo.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful photos and so glad you posted today.
ReplyDeleteLove that loon! I'm a fan of the happy garden or any tulips in any configuration.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful loon and tulips 🌷 ❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing, dear friend.
The loon is quite fabulous!
ReplyDeleteMaybe there will be baby Loons.
ReplyDeleteIt is a lovely little patch for tulips. don't you like it?
ReplyDeletemind you, there are some gaps, do you plant some seeds?
I like it fine. Tulip bulbs get planted in the fall, kind of around what remains of the summer and fall plants, so we have to plant in the gaps. Besides, some have come back up this year.
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DeleteI hope you get to spot that loon again. Listen for its call too.
ReplyDeleteBetter a loony/happy garden than no garden. Glad you got your bird.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to look at a loon!
ReplyDeleteMaybe the loon was waiting for it's mate, to make a toonie! Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteYou definitely win the day.
DeleteThe older we get the less we care and the more we simply enjoy or ignore. Good post!
ReplyDeleteLoons are usually very wary. You were lucky to get these shots. Good eye.
ReplyDeleteI love tulips, and that loon is lovely for sure.
ReplyDeleteOur tulips are finally out of the ground, but something ate the tops off yesterday, likely deer. Oh well...it's still a happy garden. Thanks, Sue.
ReplyDeleteA grey trail, an unexpected loon resting by the riverbank, and a cheerful unruly garden quietly teaching that beauty does not always need a plan.
ReplyDeleteLove your bright tulips. And that Loon, amazing!
ReplyDeleteThe tulips are lovely and I also used to plant gardens, which I enjoyed at the time, but do not miss the work they required.
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice surprise seeing the loon on your walk and your tulip bed is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThere’s something refreshing about a garden that just grows the way it wants to instead of being overly arranged. That loon encounter feels like one of those quiet little moments that end up making the whole walk memorable.
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