This is my second azalea posting of the year (see April 17) but the varicolored shrubs have been particularly intense this season; I just cannot help myself. You might say that I’ve almost become intoxicated on their flamboyance; call it “tugyonju crazy.”
In Korea, there is a traditional alcoholic beverage made from azalea blossoms, called Tugyonju, which literally means “azalea wine.” I understand its appeal, but I wonder: What color it is? Purple? Red? Orange? Pink? White?
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Very Educative..and colourful blog...
Thank you DayDreamer. I hope all is colorful around you.
So Lyn,
Some sweet little red finches made a nest in the dry under our eaves. We were really enjoying watching them cart nest stuff to and fro and were hopeful about eggs and hatchlings. THEN about two days ago, we went outside and the red finch nest was torn apart. A few minutes earlier we had noticed a mockingbird acting very strangely in the same area. I think he/she tore the red finch nest apart; is that possible/likely? Are those two birds not compatible?
I believe we have a particularly fierce mockingbird because yesterday I saw what I think was the same mockingbird fighting with a squirrel. The squirrel turned tail and ran up the tree, throwing nuts all the way.
Lots of bird drama over here!
500Jerk
Azalea wine - yes, now which colour? Oh, I don't know, pour me one glass of each...
The color you pictured here is by far my favorite. They have been exquisite this year.
Hello again Rambling.
Yes, the very best solution. A glass of each. Hope all is well on your island. Thanks for stopping by.
Hello again 500j.
Good question. I'm sorry about your loss.
As a general rule, one bird species will not tolerate the nest of the same species in their claimed territory, but they do not mind if another species moves in. A bluebird can nest next to a tree swallow and they more or less ignore each other.
But, a mockingbird is overly aggressive. It's possible, I think.
Anytime I think of a nest being destroyed however, I always think raccoon. They are great climbers and will go after either the eggs or the nestlings.
Is it possible that a raccoon could have reached the nest location?
I hope you are well otherwise.
Hello DayDreamer.
Thank you. I hope all is colourful where you are as well.
Hi Stephen, came across your blog courtesy of a linkedin posting http://www.linkedin.com/news?viewArticle=&articleID=123333037&gid=1133637&srchCat=RCNT&articleURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.examiner.com%2Fx-18980-Philadelphia-Gardening-Examiner~y2010m4d20-Magnificent-Magnolias&urlhash=Ux_p which mentioned your azalea. Not a mad fan of them I must say but I simply adore your dog, she's very cute. Looking forward to reading and following your blog. I am a garden designer and teacher of Horticulture here in Ireland where Spring has most certainly sprung although we still do have a few nights with frost! Happy gardening for now.
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