What I’ve been thrilled about this year’s spring migration is discovering American Redstarts in our neighborhood park!
The small black bird with striking orange patches and the big voice may be breeding at the park. I’ve heard male American Redstarts singing and seen females at the park for the past three weeks.
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What a fun day when I visited Kensington Metropark in Milford this weekend!
My primary reason to visit Kensington was their annual spring native plant sale; my secondary reason: birding.
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The scent of lilacs always reminds me of my childhood.
Mom had a large lilac bush in the front yard, near the corner of the house.
I loved smelling the deep purple blooms. Every May, Mom cut several lilac branches and put them in vases in the living room and kitchen.
One of my favorite childhood memories is how the whole house smelled of lilacs!
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