D133-2012 Perches for people and for passerines.
Robins were feeding in the grass in the late afternoon in the gardens.
American Robin (Turdus migratorius)...such an ugly binomial for a handsome bird.  Does it really help to know that 'turdus' is merely Latin for thrush?  I didn't think so.

Toledo Botanical Garden, Ohio
May 13, 2012
(nex5n)
"Dude!  We have lost our eyes!"
Bench graffiti.

Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
April 2, 2012
(nex-5)
Late afternoon sun on the west side of the Arb, along the main trail.  A majestic black walnut shades the bench.

Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
April 2, 2012
(nex-5)
One of what must be dozens of such benches situated throughout the arboretum, primarily at locations that afford pleasant views.

Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
April 2, 2012
(nex-5)
Higan Weeping Cherry (Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula')

When I took this I was standing near the main trunk of one of the two cherry trees, sighting along a large out-thrust limb past the bench and table in front of the trees.

Nichols Arboretum
March 26, 2012
D107-2012 A well placed bench overlooking the peony garden.  Behind is a portion of the azalea, rhododendron, and wildflower plantation.

Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
April 17, 2012
(nex5n)
Part of the spring blooms display.

Temperate Dome, Hidden Lake Gardens Conservatory
March 22, 2012
(nex-5)
A general view of the Temperate House.  Some orchids and bromeliads were blooming in this 'front' (nearer the door) section.

Hidden Lake Gardens Conservatory, Lenawee County
February 20, 2012
A general view of the Temperate House.  Some orchids and bromeliads were blooming in this 'front' (nearer the door) section.

Hidden Lake Gardens Conservatory, Lenawee County
February 20, 2012
"Dude! We have lost our eyes!"
Bench graffiti.

Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
April 2, 2012
(nex-5)
"Dude!  We have lost our eyes!"
Bench graffiti.

Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
April 2, 2012
(nex-5)
"Dude! We have lost our eyes!"
Bench graffiti.

Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
April 2, 2012
(nex-5)
See photo in original gallery.