Still Slow at the Virginia Arboretum

I returned to the State Arboretum of Virginia at dawn to give the meadow another try. It was a crisp 48 degrees with mostly clear skies. This time, I skipped my usual spots and went straight to the meadow, standing quietly for 45 minutes. Bird activity was sparse compared with my first visit, and I took very few photographs. Walking around the meadow brought little improvement, but I’m not ready to give up on it. The mix of vegetation still looks promising, even if the birds haven’t cooperated lately. Below are a view of the meadow and one of the few bird photographs I made this morning.