Doubling Point Lighthouse | Click for larger view
It has been a long, cold and snowy winter so far here in Maine. I love the snow, but I am ready for the sights, sounds and smells of spring.
I long for the view seen on the left, the Doubling Point Lighthouse as seen from our back yard in the spring. At the present time, our cove is choked with ice, and Arrowsic Island looks like a wintry landscape postcard scene.
After a while, I tire of the cold and gray days, the incessant howl of the wind and the layers upon layers of snow. When will I be able to open the windows and bring in some fresh air and hear the birds singing? Possibly when May comes around, or maybe a day or two in April when the winds are not blowing in from the sea.
I leave you with the reasons why I am so excited for Spring to come to Maine. The beautiful birds that grace our spring landscape.
Eastern Phoebe | Click for larger view
Nashville Warbler | Click for larger view
Northern Flicker | Click for larger view
Ruby-throated Hummingbird | Click for larger view
Snowy Egret | Click for larger view
White-throated Sparrow | Click for larger view
Happy birding!
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Such gorgeous photos and vibrant colors from those lovely birds. I am so with you on longing for spring. I just want the earth and waterways to be unfrozen so I can explore more. I want to spring clean and hang clothes on the line to dry. This usually happens for us in mid April and it can’t come soon enough for me.
I love that cute yellow Nashville Warbler, very beautiful.
Don’t worry spring will come!
Thanks for stopping by.
I always enjoy looking at your work and your birds. It seems like I see something here I never see at home. The Northern Flicker is one that has not yet showed up in my backyard and I don’t know why.
I am really envious of that beautiful lighthouse you get to see! And I love all your birdy inspirations for spring – every photo was marvelous!!
Love your spring photos…and the birdies ..
I am enjoying spring here in Florida…..but we are expecting it to get a bit colder the next few days…Is that you blowing the cold air our way?
John, your photographs are truly inspiring. The Nashville Warbler is exquisite. And the Eastern Phoebe, the bokeh makes the bird jump off the page. Gorgeous captures all!
Superb photographs, John! I particularly like the White-throated Sparrow.
Beautiful photos and a much needed glimpse at the promise of spring. I’ll be looking for these same birds in another six weeks or so.
Beautiful shots, especially the Flicker. Spring is springing down here in TX, which is nice, but I see that you guys up there really have a lot of excitement coming your way.
I am also done with winter and looking forward to Spring. I usually see my first Palm Warbler Easter weekend. Only a few more weeks, but oh how a hate waiting. I love the shot of your Nashville.
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