Hidden gems

The bearded iris is very well camouflaged and I had to look twice to see all of the buds that are getting close to opening.  I was drawn outside with my camera by some lovely bird calls, but I never could spot any birds.  So I was happy to find these.

“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places."  Roald Dahl