dwarf iris

I've always loved the intricacy of iris. The dwarf variety of this flower emerges early in the spring.

ripples

Water standing on the beach as the tide moves out wears ripples.

The wind was amazingly strong!

windy & cold

Brr! It was windy & cold today, not an ideal day for a walk on the beach. But yes, I did walk at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.

It's nearing the end of March so the days for walking on the beach in the refuge are nearing an end for the season. The beach in the refuge closes on April 1st each year for the piping plover nesting season. While I am happy to cede the beach to these endangered birds it felt good to get in a last walk before the closure.

purple

A crocus in purple stands amid last year's fallen leaves.

mirrored

Clouds, blue sky, trees, and houses were mirrored in a calm Merrimack River this afternoon.

glory of the snow

This tiny flower wears the name glory of the snow.

While I have seen these flowers in previous years popping out of snow, this year they are surrounded by dried leaves. It brings a welcome pop of color.

sunshine

Crocus in bright yellow bring a splash of sunshine to the day.

snowdrops

Tiny snowdrops decorate the spring landscape.

a walk on the beach

Yesterday's warmth drew me to the coast for an afternoon walk on the beach.

photos! Smith College bulb show

Monday's trek across the state to visit the spring bulb show at Smith College was delightful. Part of the drive was on a new-to-me 2-lane road that was beautiful, and the colors that surrounded me at the bulb show were wonderful.

If you're interested in seeing more photos, click to the the gallery seeking flowers at Smith College :: 2022.