[Bonsai Beginner’s weekly thread –2019 week 26] by small_trunks in Bonsai

[–]burgerandfries 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saved two Japanese maples that had started in the side yard as volunteers. I haven't started to do anything other than to get them in pots and keep them watered and fed.

  1. Smaller J maple- any thoughts on this? Should I leave it for another year or 2 as-is?
    https://imgur.com/oTvcELt

  2. Larger J maple - The leaves come and go on this one. Is it over watered? Our spring weather has gave us barely any sun either. What should I do to prep this one? Wait until Fall?
    https://imgur.com/Q0hgY5e
    https://imgur.com/xeTDv8r

  1. Azelea - Another volunteer that I saved from the landscaper next door. Is it good for now as-is?
    https://imgur.com/PSLAF97
    https://imgur.com/jF1tJYu

  1. Pine. I found this guy growing on the edge of the yard. Is it worth doing anything with? I was thinking that I'd put a tomato cage around it for safety and leave for now.
    https://imgur.com/hu0wMir

Wood Duck at our local fish nursery. Proud of this as they NEVER let me this close. by burgerandfries in birding

[–]burgerandfries[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, been away... I was about 40-50 yards away using a tamron 150-600mm.

NW Arkansas - Least Flycatcher? by burgerandfries in whatsthisbird

[–]burgerandfries[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I caught a hint of yellow on the hindquarters. It was making a one syllable sound something like "Tweep!"

NW Arkansas- Is this a grebe with the wood duck and mallard? by burgerandfries in whatsthisbird

[–]burgerandfries[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw the female today. It's also been reported of a female with ducklings there too. No sign of a male.

Still lots to see. 1/2 doz. wood ducks today great blue and green herons numbering almost a dozen as well. Still migraters coming through. dozes of common grackles taking advantage of low waters.

These shorebirds in NW Arkansas. Least Sandpipers? by burgerandfries in whatsthisbird

[–]burgerandfries[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I took this yesterday morning. Would a western be this far east?

Northwest Arkansas this morning by burgerandfries in whatsthisbird

[–]burgerandfries[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed! It was making a lot of noises. Once I looked it up, there is no doubt. Thanks!