Eagle

Daddy eagle is still guarding the nest.  But the nest is still quiet.

 

Dogwoods

Dogwoods in bloom.

 

Purple

Wisteria is a very invasive vine here in North Carolina.  But for 2 weeks in the spring it blooms everywhere.

 

Chickadee

This little Chickadee was busy eating the maple flowers.

 

Osprey

An Osprey soared over the lake.  Maybe looking for a tasty fish?

 

Native?

 

It looks like a string of little bells hanging on the shrub.  I think it is a Mountain Andromeda (Pieris Floribunda) which is native.  (see here)  Or it could be a Japanese Andromeda (Pieris japonica)  which is certainly not native (see here).  They look identical to me.  But Raleigh city parks has committed to planting native species rather than introduced ones.  So, finding it in the park I will vote for the native.

Grape Hyacinth

They do look like a bunch of purple grapes, don't they?