Haiku: Father’s forest

Published on December 17, 2017 by Lucas Pam4 Comments

Selecting the tree
Father’s forest in Finland
Family Christmas

Haiku by PamelaWLucas 12/17/17

Thank you “Finland with Small Steps” for allowing me to share your snowy family forest at Christmas.

Visit a special Christmas post about finding that special tree in Finland.

Haiku: Jack Frost

Published on December 16, 2017 by Lucas Pam2 Comments

Natures crystals shine
Cold short-lived before the sun
Run away Jack Frost

Haiku by PamelaWLucas 12/16/17

Inspirational photo by Pixabay

Haiku: Winter and the Red-bellied

Published on December 12, 2017 by Lucas Pam5 Comments

Scrounging feeder seeds

Brilliant vertical wonder

Barred back gleaming head

Haiku by PamelaWLucas 12/12/17

Inspirational photo by Pixabay

Find more information here about the spectacular Red-bellied Woodpecker

A Black-capped Chickadee perches on a long ice cycle

Haiku: Winter Wings

Published on December 12, 2017 by Lucas Pam4 Comments

Peck forage find food
Round head and tiny body
Cute and curious

Haiku by PamelaWLucas 12/11/17

Inspirational photo by Pixabay

More about the adorable Black-capped Chickadee

Haiku: Tufted

Published on December 11, 2017 by Lucas Pam5 Comments

Frequents bird feeders
Large black eyes bushy crescent
Tiny and active

Haiku by PamelaWLucas 12/11/17
Inspirational photo by Tara McLaughlin 12/10/17

Surveys suggest the Tufted Titmouse populations are increasing.

Bluebird house converted into a bird box for the winter

Haiku: Shelter

Published on December 10, 2017 by Lucas Pam7 Comments

Baby birds have flown
Now need a snug winter spot
House becomes a home

Haiku by PamelaWLucas 12/10/17

Inspirational photo by PamelaWLucas 12/10/17

Birds seek a dry warm roost, so turn your birdhouse into a cozy, comfy home. My converted bluebird house hosted two Carolina wrens last night after the snow stopped. Build it and they will come!

Male cardinal feeding on the snow covered ground

Haiku: Red and white

Published on December 9, 2017 by Lucas Pam6 Comments

Red puffy feathers
Grace the flakes that fall softly
A lovely image

Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 12/9/17

Inspirational photo taken by Tara McLaughlin on this snowy day in Charlottesville, VA 12/9/17

Haiku: The Chestnut

Published on November 21, 2017 by Lucas Pam5 Comments

Soft sweet and creamy

Roasted on open fire

Seasonal delight

Haiku by PamelaWLucas 11/21/17

Inspirational photo by Pixabay

Try roasting chestnuts over an open fire. Rinse and score the shells, then put the nuts in a cast iron frying pan flat side down. If you have a fireplace or campfire going, move things around so there is a bed of glowing coals upon which the pan can rest. Place the pan on the coals for about 5 minutes. Enjoy!