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The
American Robin nesting on a downspout in 2007. This pair kept their 4 eggs warm through early April's
cold spell. Despite 2 attacks from a neighborhood cat (garden fencing on the porch prevented further
feline forays), 2 young robins fledged on May 1st. The pair rebuilt on
the downspout and laid 4 more eggs from May 11th-13th for
their 2nd brood.
The morning of May 26th saw Mama Robin fussing over the nest as
Papa brought a single small worm for a new hatchling. Garden fencing around the porch columns kept predators out
this time. The 4 nestlings fledged on June 7th + 8th.
More below + on Page 5
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Mr Hammer Jack-Of-All-Trades was created by Richard and Sheila Wieman. Visit Richard
and Sheila's website at Second Chance
Art.
Mr
Hammer may be seen in person at Columbia Public Works on Lakeview Avenue
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At Right ---->
Mizzou's Memorial Union
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This Blue Cactus, named Audrey, towers over its greenhouse as it blooms (yes, that's a bunch of
flower buds, not a tree!) for the only time in her 60 year life. The Wilson Garden is home not
only to Audrey, but several water features, a shade garden, a dry
creek garden, various flower + veggie
beds, greenhouse, plus 2 - 250 year-old
Bur Oak trees.
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Sculpture
+ other accents complete the scene
This year's tour
will be on Sunday, June 27th, 2010.
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This
Bur Oak is a favorite Huntsdale landmark.
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