Unexpected Delight… Again

They visit every year around this time… mostly.  Sometimes, not.  When they do, it generates smiles and gets noted in the book on their page.  So yesterday, totally unexpectedly, the Rose Breasted Grosbeaks returned to the bird feeder.  They’ll hang around for a few days and then probably head farther north.   It’s a pleasure and delight to welcome them to the neighborhood and enjoy them for a time.  Yesterday’s gift.  Unexpected delight!

Unexpected Delight

Granted the opossum is probably a long-shot to make anyone’s list for the Michigan Wildlife Hall of Fame.  However, when I passed by this critter perched on the fence next to the path on which I was walking this morning, I was momentarily in awe. A ‘possum, on a fence, just feet away,  posing for me.  Wow! Delightful!

On that same walk I interrupted this group having a drink in the creek.  From the look they gave me, they might have been saying, “Oh, dear!”  or maybe “Oh, human!”   I thought, “Wow! Delightful!”

I guess we never know what may cross our paths in the course of a day.   Maybe a posing possum or drinking deer can bring a smile.  Then again maybe one who is dear will brighten the day and bring unexpected delight. 

Today’s gift.