It is time to brighten up this blog, which has reflected the muted colours of winter for too long. This is the time of the year when the buds of the Erythrina caffra trees create a sense of anticipation of the scarlet beauty in the offing.
At this stage they don’t look like much, until these buds begin to unfurl to look like this.
Blossoms so eye-catching that they are worth photographing again and again …
If I can capture one of the many birds that frequent these trees during the blossoming period, so much the better. Here is a Cape Weaver sampling the delights.
Something Over Tea 
I saw one of these in California and it was amazingly beautiful!
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There are several of these trees in town and dotted about the countryside. Their blossoms are a sure sign that spring is on its way – and all the more delightful for that!
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I love these twisty red beauties. They are an exciting color to look forward to.
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They gladden our hearts at a time when one begins to think that winter is never going to end 🙂
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Gorgeous and encouraging!
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These trees bloom for a long period, brightening the landscape and bringing the promise of spring.
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A season of anticipation 😊
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I watch those dark buds with a great sense of anticipation – along with the gradually lengthening days … our turn is coming, albeit gradually, when we can rejoice in warmer weather and longer days.
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What a glorious sign of spring! Our maple trees have a red flower, but not quite as snappy as that. What a bonus getting a bird AND a flower.
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These trees are so tall that it isn’t easy photographing the myriad birds that visit them as I inevitably struggle with the bright background, so this one was a real bonus 🙂
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Excellent brightening.
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They signal a joyous seasonal change.
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I can tell you how the first signs of spring are brightening my mood, Anne, but I sense you feel the same!
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Indeed I do – even the ever earlier calls of the Hadedas can’t put me off!
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Beauty-filled! xxx
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Like the aloes, the Erythrinas bring such joy during the colder months.
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I had to look hard for the weaver. Well spotted and photographed
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I am glad you saw him!
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These are very special.
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Thank you. I am pleased you think so too.
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Yes, a lovely splash of colour!
✨🙏🕉🌱🌿🌳🌻💚🕊☯🐉✨
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Thank you.
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