Like...the sun dipping underneath our verandah, as it always does, this time of year. May. The last month of autumn. When the morning sun comes in like this, I know winter is not far away. Maybe I needed the reminder, because I've been so busy otherwise.
I tip my hat to the tea-cups, sunlight and the lull of a May morning. Yes, I see you there, and; appreciate the reminder.
I also noticed, on my way to feeding the chickens, the last vestiges of the rain that fell, all day yesterday, and overnight. The thick droplets clung to the foliage, like the shiny treasures they are. Our parched ground, so needed their company.
After feeding the chickens, I wandered down to the birdbath, at the bottom of the gully. And on my way, heard a succession of those droplets, like a chorus of wee Christmas bells, falling to the ground. I tried to dodge the low hanging branches, to avoid wetting my camera. As there was something, I wanted to share with you all.
Our bird bath, is a tithe to the animals and landscape, for sharing their space with us. We always keep it full. Do you see the wonderful treasure, which has planted itself, nearby? A wee, mulberry seedling.
A kurrawong, or brush turkey, was responsible perhaps? Taking a drink and having a splash about, after dining on our mulberries in Spring. The moist ground, combined with rich manure and fermented seed, made a little miracle for me to be in awe of.
I will keep the delightful treasure, and as it grows - the mulberry will eventually dwarf the birdbath. May mornings, and mulberries. Thank you for reminding me, things will always happen at their appointed time. No matter how busy, or stressed, I get.
The mulberry will definitely dwarf the birdbath, Chris. It is amazing what grows in unexpected places here too. So pleased you got some rain. It was only light but still appreciated. Now to prepare for the cold change on Saturday. I will enjoy the two 24C days before then.
ReplyDeleteIt's been around 31 degrees here, Chel. Weird. But we can expect it to get colder. The mornings sure have been getting nippy though.
DeleteI love it when you find something in your garden you did not plant, I often find flowers which are in our nerighbours garden, must be the birds. I love your post, your photos are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marlene. How lucky are you to get volunteers from the neighbour's yard. I love free plants. :)
DeleteWhat a gift! I'n not sure that gifts get much better than mulberry trees. With these days that are reaching 28C or so, I keep forgetting that we are in the last month of Autumn. We have birdbaths too for the creatures who visit and share our garden. I love to see the birds drinking and bathing in them, a real joy. Lovely post! Meg:)
ReplyDeleteIt's still warm here, during the day, too - but the nights are gradually getting cooler. It's great you have a bird bath. It certainly draws them in. We get all sorts, shapes and sizes. I certainly do love the King parrots, with their brightly coloured feathers, happy chortles and quirky personalities. The ones which fly into our place, simply had to go on my header, lol.
Deletep.s. Love the king parrot in your header photo. Aren't they beautiful birds!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the morning inspiration. And what a great bonus with the mulberry tree - I'm sure you could never have too many mulberries.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Laura
The native animals ALWAYS make short work of devouring our mulberries, so you're absolutely correct. I could never have too many mulberries, lol.
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