Spring indeed!

I finally got to the oasis on the 6th of March. Lucifers didn't disappoint! I observed nest material gathering, but couldn't get a decent photo. Today Kim Morse got these photos of it, which I really love! Thank you, Kim!

I am concerned about the material though. It's some kind of man-made strapping, like nylon, that may seem like spider webs, but doesn't have the requisite stretch that their nests need as the nestlings grow. When I get back down there I'm going to replace that strap with wire.

The Mountain Laurel is blooming beautifully. This one is 7 feet tall and I never water it.

I'm finally feeling better, almost recovered from my winter illnesses (bronchitis earlier and recent UTI). Winters are so hard on me.