Yes it’s snowing lightly and yes it’s cold outside yet the sight of the sun behind the snow is a sight that say everything is right with the world today. It’s all here and it’s all in order.
Tag: ecosystem
On the ice
A Ruffed Grouse walking across a small frozen pond covered with spruce needles is something I have not seen. Those fully feathered legs must keep her warm on her winter journeys.
Happy 2019
Wishing you peace and happiness throughout the New Year.
Vixen Geyser, Yellowstone National Park.
Ring Necked Ducks
These guys always seem so alert and on patrol. Furthermore, they look pretty darn tough. That said, they are one of the more skittish ducks on the ponds and getting close is always a challenge.
Tippy Top
With barely room for both claws to get a good hold an American Kestrel perches on the top a branch.
Letting off steam
Letting of steam at Noris Geyser Basin. The sun and steam are always there to greet you on the walk.
Peeking over the ridge
A small group of Bison peek over the ridge and are greeted by the golden glow of late afternoon light.
YNP, October 2018
Youth
With the morning sunshine warming her face a young elk begins their day.
Wintery Mix
When the forecast calls for a wintery mix where the rain will quickly turn to snow a White tailed doe decides the best thing to do is just hunker down and wait it out.
Winter Light
enjoying a bit of late afternoon sunlight peeking through… soft and warm on a cold winters day.
nature has no boss 
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