Tree Trimming

Henry spent a couple of days trimming three fruit trees on our back slope.  They were getting rather gangly, so he cut them back by half.  There were already buds on them, so the fruit will be somewhat less than last year.  However, we may be able to actually reach the fruit this year.  

Henry is in the plum tree. 

The end result of three trees.  The black ball is for compost, but sticks can't go in there.  Eventually it will all get burned.   Henry also cut down the  remaining Japanese pear tree since he cut down the mate last year and one needs a male and female tree to have fruit. 

During the process a Daurian Redstart darted here and there and perched on the branches, then dropped to the ground and hopped around looking for something.  He's a winter visitor here and will depart in April sometime.  Pretty little thing.

Mr. Redstart

    
It does not stay put for long.