Out Walking on a Saturday.

I think this pukeko is building her home ready for the spring.

I think she fancies a high rise with a view of the lake.

The ginkgo tree near my home is looking very lovely
all pale greens and yellows
and creates a lovely gold carpet on the ground below.
Three years ago there was an enormous oak tree towering over the ginkgo.
Lightning split it in half and it had to be removed. I felt very sad to see the oak tree go.
The ginkgo stood forlornly, with no branches down one side where the oak had been.
Now look at it. In three years it has sent out branches and looks so beautiful.
She has blossomed in her freedom!