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finally spring


By RobD, Section Remote Living
Posted on Thu Apr 29th, 2004 at 05:50:56 PM MST
the signs of spring almost make winter worth it

I went out today to test a mill. When I looked up I saw a Bald Eagle and two hawks flying together. What a bird! You have to see one to feel their complete majesty. We though it would leave when last year a tornado took out half its nest. (The nest is about 10' across). They rebuilt it this spring fortunately. Eagles return to the same next every year. The hawks( red tail) looked small next to the eagle and they are large birds themselves. The eagle caught an air current and flew in a southerly direction at a very fast speed. He or She, was quite high up.
The leeks are up and had them for dinner on my return from picking them I passed the bluebird nest and she was on her eggs.
All this almost makes winter in these mountains bearable. I said almost!
RobD
finally spring | 3 comments (3 topical, 0 editorial)

Re: finally spring (none / 0) (#1)
by Wolfie1 on Fri Apr 30th, 2004 at 05:42:48 AM MST
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This may be off-topic but tell me about those leeks. Whan did you plant them, did they have any sort of winter protection and how cold are your winters anyway?

Martin.



Re: finally spring (none / 0) (#2)
by RobD on Fri Apr 30th, 2004 at 07:59:08 AM MST
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Hi Martin,
The leeks are wild here in the Catskill mountains of upstate NY. You wouldn't think NY City is in the same state.
Every spring they grow in the rocky soil above my pond.



click on this link.
Wild Leeks
RobD

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Re: finally spring (none / 0) (#3)
by Wolfie1 on Fri Apr 30th, 2004 at 01:29:56 PM MST
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Yum! Thanks Rob. I can see a new edible weed in my life!

Martin.

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