Dando uma volta hoje pela manhã no meu jardim, fotografei as primeiras flores do Ipê-Rosa desta temporada. Antes da florada, a árvore perde todas as suas folhas que caem no gramado. Em alguns dias, a árvore estará toda florida. Gosto do barulhinho que as folhas secas fazem quando ando sobre elas e também quando elas se agitam com o vento...
A solitary tiny flower... If you look with attention at the right of the flower you can see a nest of the Rufous Hornero (Furnarius Rufus), that is one of the Ovenbirds. This bird is very common in Brazil, and in the South America. Here in Brazil his common name is João-de-barro. ("barro" means "clay" in Portuguese). They are often seen on the ground collecting mud or dung to build their remarkable nests. These nests looks like miniature versions of the type of oven that you can see outside many houses in rural South America. Hence the name "Ovenbirds" in English.
Uma solitária florzinha... Se você olhar com atenção à direita da flor você poderá ver uma casa de João-de-barro ou forneiro (Furnarius rufus).
You can see photos of the Ipê-Rosa in full bloom, Here.
Você pode ver fotos do Ipê-Rosa cheinho de flores, Aqui.
Sonia --
ReplyDeleteThose pinks made my morning. So did the oven birds.
How beautiful color. Gentle resurrection of a tree. New flowers are like a miracle.
ReplyDeleteI love the Ipe. I only managed to see them from far away when we were in Brazil and I always thought of you when I saw them :) I see the bird nest!
ReplyDeleteThank you for following my voyage. We are still alive today haha! Beijos X
Beautiful blossoms Sonia, your garden looks amazing as well.
ReplyDeleteFascinating information about the oven bird.
Have a lovely week
x
Hi Sonia, You're in the pink! I liked learning about the oven bird.
ReplyDeleteOh Sonia....This Tree is simply AMAZING!!! The Blooms are exquisite---beyond words! I love seeing the hidden yellow interior in your closer look at those two Blossoms...And that Blanket of Pink--almost a Lavender once it has fallen---on the ground from your older post----Well, it is quite extraordinary! The whole tree is Breath-Taking, my dear.....! To have such a fabulous tree right there next to your House....That has to Lift the Spirits in a Big Big Way!!!!
ReplyDeleteMaybe you could take some Video of the tree when it comes into Full Bloom...Yes? I hope you will. It is the closest I will ever get to seeing it "live", if you do.....lol!
And, I would love to see the Ovenbird, too.....I will Google him....!
I LOVE THIS TREE!!!!!!
Oh...He is such a cute little Bird....BEAUTIFUL Markings....I've never seen him before! I love that you often have nests in your trees....! And in the pictures it looks like they have 4 or 5 eggs...! Also, in some of the photos the nest looks like a little round Hut...!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!!!
Lovely post! The gorgeous pink blossoms and the wonderful Ovenbirds.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful tree. And I didn't know about oven birds before.
ReplyDeleteEncantada, Sônia!!
ReplyDeleteFiquei imaginando qual a sensação de pisar em um tapete de flor de ipê! Puro luxo que a natureza nos oferece!!
As fotos como sempre maravilhosas!!
Boa semana!!
Beijus,
Those pinks almost walked off my screen. Beautiful. The Tabebuia is a happy import here in Altadena.
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing little homes those birds build.
ReplyDeleteLook what else I was just looking at!
http://frommoontomoon.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/unusual-homes-from-around-world.html
What a really lovely and different type of tree! I have never seen an ovenbird nest, but we are supposed to have those here. I fail to learn their song, but with time I may.
ReplyDeleteHá um ipê-rosa aí!!! Adoro! E com o João-de-barro...
ReplyDeleteVerdadeiras jóias!
Lindas imagens Sonia, obrigada pela partilha!
Beijos!
What a beautiful flower, and I always admire your lovely yard.
ReplyDeleteThese images are so beautiful, Sonia!
ReplyDeleteWonderful flowers, light, landscape!
Greetings from Turin
the beautiful nature of Brazil, I am forever inlove with your country :). Lara.
ReplyDeleteSonia, que lugar maravilhoso é este teu cantinho.
ReplyDeleteEstou aqui me deliciando com esta tua imagem.
Bjos querida
I've never seen this tree grow so large. I had one but I ended up cutting it down because i placed it in the wrong area of my yard. They are lovely. I like the version with the paler pink flower
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. They are blooming here in Los Angeles too.
ReplyDeleteO ipê-rosa é lindo e essa floração está maravilhosa Sônia,
ReplyDeleteinteressante ela perder as folhas para florescer só com flores,
um bom sábado Sonia
Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThe ovenbird's nest is amazing! I love the tree and the pergola.
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