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Friday 5 June 2020

Rotary Trail

The woodlands have come to life. The forest floor which had been covered in detritus, has turned green with the plants of summer. Our recent walk on the Rotary Trail on the east end of our city, gave us an opportunity to observe some of the smaller beauties.


A single dandelion flower is pretty by itself but millions are visible in the fields adjacent to the trail. Some bloom along the trail as well but the fields are a bee’s delight.





Violets grow along the trail and through the woods. These tiny little flowers are close to the ground and easy to miss as you go.





Ferns are growing rapidly now. The Interrupted Ferns are tall, already dwarfing other ferns which are slower to mature. 





Starflowers are early risers from the forest floor 





as are the Wild Lily of the Valley. 





At first glance one only sees the leaves, but both plants are worth a closer look.


Young trees are spread out in the June sunshine.





The air is filled with the sound of birds, but the only one visible is this Mourning Dove which takes a passing glance at the elderly woman taking its photo.





Along the way, we pass fields planted with potatoes and grass which will become hay. There is a softness to the countryside now as the leaves and blooms on the trees create pretty boundaries between the fields. 





Oh look! We can have a picnic.










32 comments:

Anvilcloud said...

You are such an observer, and you describe it so well.

eileeninmd said...

Hello,

Beautiful natures scenes and photos. Love the sweet dove and pretty wildflowers. Even the field of dandelions is pretty, the bees are happy there. Enjoy your day, have a happy weekend!

PerthDailyPhoto said...

What a treat Marie. The pretty wee violets popping through are a delight as is the entire walk. Your last shot is beautiful, that gorgeous green archway through to the picnic spot 💚

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Aren't those star flowers sweet!

Bill said...

The forest is alive and thriving showing its beauty. A wonderful place it is.

The Furry Gnome said...

I like your description of "softness to the countryside" in June. That's just what it is.

Rhodesia said...

Lovely post and so well described I felt I was walking with yo. Enjoy the weekend, Diane

Elephant's Child said...

Thank you (so much) for sharing the beauty and the wonder.

photowannabe said...

Oh delightful. I love seeing all the beautiful wild flowers, especially the Lily of the Valley and violets.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Sue

Catarina said...

I would have a picnic there too!!
So much to see and enjoy in that beautiful island of yours!

Ruth Hiebert said...

Oh my! Each picture is filled with beauty, even all the Dandelions.

Rose said...

These are wonderful...and oh, that last shot leading to the picnic sure is appealing.

Red said...

I like the greens of spring as it is new and fresh.

Himawan Sant said...

I was stunned by the beautiful expanse of dandelions ..., looking like a carpet of rugs.

John "By Stargoose And Hanglands" said...
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David M. Gascoigne, said...

Spring is a wonderful time of year to be sure.

Debbie said...

you are my favorite picnic people!! funny how a field of dandelions can look so beautiful!!! have a wonderful weekend!!

DJan said...

It is so lovely there, with everything just now beginning to turn green. I love that forest picture with all the different shades of green. :-)

Mage said...

....and you illustrate it all so well.

Helen said...

The joy of spring so beautifully captured with prose and beautiful images. Thank you.

William Kendall said...

Mourning doves are quite appealing.

Goldendaze-Ginnie said...

Another wonderful walk that I went on with you. I got a kick out of your 1st photo. My late husband couldn't stand it when a dandelion would peek it's head through the lawn he had so lovingly cultivated but a whole bunch of them are a treat !

Lea's Menagerie said...

Beautiful!
Hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

Tanza Erlambang said...

such a beautiful nature......
Thank you for your well explanation....

Have a wonderful weekend

Retired Knitter said...

Oh wow. I have never seen a field of dandelions.

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

such beautiful and peaceful looking photos! Thanks for sharing them. I especially am intrigued with that dandelion field- so amazing.

Shammickite said...

I have always admired the sunny glow of a field (or lawn!) covered in dandelions!

Stewart M said...

Wonderful flowers. In my part of the world we dont get carpets of spring / summer flowers in the woods. I miss that.

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

At Home In New Zealand said...

Love the way you have captured the beautiful little treasures that so often lie unseen at our feet. That picnic table sure looks inviting :)

Angela said...

Gorgeous vegetation!! Everything looks so green and fresh! Aren't violets such Sweet flowers? Love Morning Doves!

Susan Zarzycki said...

I loved that field of dandelions! And your latest post showing the transition of the trail from bleak to thriving was great! 💖

baili said...

SOOTHING and LUSH
what a treat dear Marie
your images filled my heart with joy for sure
the field filled with dandilines reflects exactly what my heart felth while looking at these photos :)
thank you so much!