D27 and D36 Send Postcards

 

D27 is currently spending time on an unnamed lake west of Magiss Lake in northwestern Ontario. Her departure was a bit of a surprise to us, since she left so late and stayed so briefly last year. This year looks more like her typical behavior: a departure in May and a summer in and around several large lakes. We have over 423 hits spanning four years in the areas on and between Sandy and Weagamow Lakes: a popular summer vacation spot for bald eagles and humans interested in finding fish!

D36 is spending late June on the Iowa-Minnesota border, flying between Lime Springs, the Niagara Cave area, and Kendallville. We've seen him as far south as Oelwein, Iowa and as far north as Utica, MN, but his range is a lot narrower than D27's. She's currently 594 miles NNW of her natal nest, while he's just 22 miles away.

Portulaca

 I love these I always call them Moss Ross instead of Moss Rose.  They bloom in the bright sun and then close up at night,  This is their 3rd year and they have filled this little pot. I may need to transfer them to a larger pot.

The Rose of Sharon has started blooming, hope the Japanese Beetles find a  new home this year.

Vincas

 This pot of Vincas is 4 years old this year. When I set them out this year I think it was too early and they died. I figured I paid a dollar for the plants and got my money's worth.  Well the seeds decided they were not done so they are growing.  I know the originals were bright pink and last year I had one white one. So I am anxious to see what color these will be.