An April to Remember

Variegated Leaves

Blue bells always put on a show

Meadow of spring beauties

Flood plain filled with skunk cabbage

Eastern bluebird

Black snake waiting for lunch

Spring filled with ice cold, clean water

Wild strawberry

Trout lily

Variegated Virginia Creeper located at the DC arboretum

Sparrow

Blue Gray Gnatcatcher

Beautiful white variegated leaves

Huckleberry blooms

Variegated bluebell

Variegated bluebell

More variegation

It has been an April to remember. The main wildflower display seems to be coming to a close as the trout lily's, bluebells, and lesser celandine are disappearing from the forest. The forest is becoming greener and denser as plants continue to grow and leaves continue to unfurl from the trees. We've had great weather this month, and I've experienced a feeling of joy and gratitude on some hikes that I haven't had in some time. I've been fortunate to discover several new variegated plants on hikes that I've never seen before and hiked a few new trails as well, which are always a treat. Some days have been so clear and crisp, they've reminded me of mornings in the Rockies during the summer. We move on to May. Looking forward to seeing the mountain laurel blooms again, and hope to find a few more variegated plants...