the birds are back



Yesterday I went to the water garden in the rain .
It was very lively withthe water flowing.
In addition there was the return of the robins .
One of the quacking birch trees had almost 10 birds hanging out.
Spring is coming .

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  1. Mr. HieggelkeJanuary 11, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    Spring is coming. Dan you are an optimist, through and through!

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