It's been a while since I have been able to save a little time in my schedule for blogging. We have been enjoying the spring waterfowl very much. Dwight got a picture of a male and female bufflehead floating down the river-they are rare in these parts. At least we have not been able to get a picture before, maybe we just weren't out at the right times. When I figure out how to publish that photo, I will. We are getting into our busy season of planting many acres of prairie. We use a seeder behind a tractor for large areas and I do hand seeding in areas too small to get either of our tractors in safely.
I couldn't believe that spring was here to stay, but with the warm temperatures and the ground drying rapidly, I guess winter is over. We have been doing some burning, small patches, when the wind is "just right"--getting ready for some major burning in the near future. Now that we burn so many acres, we take precautions and make plans ahead of time, that makes me feel better about the safety of the burn. Last week there was still snow in the fence lines, that was a great firebreak and the grass was damp in places so the fire just danced along, it was enjoyable
watch.
I am on the lookout for pasque flowers. They are the first to bloom in spring and usually by Easter. I checked the nursery on Sunday and could see nothing yet. I assumed they did not make it through the winter, but a friend hasn't found any, so maybe they don't know winter is
over. I'm keeping a close eye out for them. Have a blessed Holy Week and Easter. Bev