Cardinals strike poses amidst the red-flowered ocotillo. Bevies of Gambel's quail, with their quaint little topknots, run across pathways. I have been able to walk in the desert and watch all these plant and animal beings blossom with Spring. This has been one of my greatest pleasures - a reward for my efforts to simplify my life. My Santa Fe style home sits in a desert oasis.
Hummingbirds visit frequently, and some nest here.
Most spend the winter here. A pair of mallards, near the pond, seem to be interested in producing ducklings this year. I have the pleasure of feeding and watching the hummers and the ducks every morning and every evening. These simple pleasures feed my soul as nothing else can - another reward. I have the time to watch them grow, form buds, and create breathtaking blooms, and to appreciate each moment in its fullness.