Interesting Observations: Part 4

Sharing some interesting findings

We must have heard about the narcissus flower. It’s a type of daffodil commonly known as a paperwhite. The narcissus name is from a namesake character in Greek mythology. The guy was so obsessed with his looks after seeing his reflection that he kept peering into the lake water, until he died. Also, narcissus led to the word ‘narcissism’.

Back to the flower narcissus. It’s a very, very strongly fragrant flower. One of the first, beside crocus, to bloom as soon as the cold weather subsides.

Pink trumpet trees are spectacular. Again a Spring delight, it can take your breathe away, as the leafless tree wears a pink flower canopy. I took this picture in a garden in San Diego. I felt like freezing the moment, but we know ‘this shall too pass’ and ‘paradise does not last.’

I had not heard or seen ranunculus flower, and then one day I got to visit a flower field. Millions of multi-colored ranunculus graced acres of land. I have had the privilege of witnessing this splendor in the one-of-a-kind flower field in Carlsbad, located on the outskirts of San Diego.

Luckily, there are few of the trees in my current neighborhood, too. Now dormant, they must be working to transform in the imminent Spring.

Winter bids adieu early in my region here in South California. We can feel the arrival of Spring in the bud breaking in the sweetgum tree, and the goldfinches arriving to hang on the spiky balls, while foraging on the green buds.

This cove in La Jolla Beach is famous for its harbor seals. Any day, you can see numerous of the seals napping along the sandy shore. I have heard they go early in the morning into the Ocean for fishing and then come back to slumber.

It’s a wonderful world we live in, isn’t it? I am glad to share some of my observations.

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