blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata) feather and emerging leaves of trout lily (Erythronium americanum)

…to my wildflower blog!  It’s one year old today.  I celebrated by hiking and taking lots of pictures, which I haven’t even started to go through yet – I think there may be 50 of a single bloodroot plant.  More to come.  It’s finally starting to feel like springtime here.