The author, Kristel Vilbaste, also presents texts in Vikerraadio

Photo: Arne Ader

Translation into English by Maret

_{Estonian text posted 01.08.2018}

Yarrow

Thunder brings a temporary cold spell, nature is “freezing” at 20˚C. But during the day, a smiling sun peeks through an opening in the clouds and spreads tropical heat again, and the dance of butterflies in my flower garden starts anew.

I have a modern butterfly garden, as the fashion in Europe now dictates.

The author, Kristel Vilbaste, also presents texts in Vikerraadio

Photo: Mairit Kallaste

Translation into English by Maret

_{Estonian text posted 31.07.2018}

A drinking vessel for white storks under their nest. (Yesterday’s story in LK -  LINK)

The Weather God has been so stingy with rain, that even all the still-water bodies are starting to dry up.

My brother Enn Vilbaste says, that he cannot remember the water level in the Nigula bog lake ever having been so low  -  even stones that were never seen before are now all above the water. The ponds by the bog are totally dry. The beavers will have a critical time in their lives.

Screenshot from webcam  IceAge, LK forum
English translation Liis

Estonian text posted 08.08.2018

The young spotted eagle has  chosen a place next to the webcam

Greater spotted eagle    Suur-konnakotkas    Aquila clanga or Clanga clanga

Screenshot from webcam and video Svenja, LK forum
English translation Liis

Estonian text posted 08.08.2018

Black stork        Must-toonekurg          Ciconia nigra     

 

As in every year the visits of the female stork becomes rarer in July until we one day notice that she has not been visiting the nest at all for several days – that is how she sets out on migration.