A little tribute to a good friend that we often hear singing from the junipers and shrubs which line the fields close by. Dark-eyed Juncos keep us company rain or shine and through wind and snow.
Tag: environment
A Cold Fog
Sometimes it’s warm and foggy and other times it’s cold and foggy. This was a morning the earth could see it’s breath and I was looking for an extra layer to wear under my old down jacket.
Yet Another Egregious Action
How did the Trump administration celebrate National Bird Day yesterday?
With yet another egregious action to destroy what remains of the natural world as we know it thats how.
Although this action is expected to be reversed by the incoming Biden administration the assaults on our natural world will continue.
Pronghorn Personality
On a recent drive through grasslands close to home we encountered a nice sized herd of Pronghorn enjoying the morning sun. Looking at them looking back at us you could just feel their different expressions whispering a bit of that Pronghorn personality.
No dental work needed here.
Chubby cheeks!
Only one horn!
Sweet
This girl just has it all a bit of sweetness mixed with that sassy hairdo. Hey guys what’s not to like here.
A female Hooded Merganser swimming in a small melted patch in an otherwise frozen pond.
Winter Trees
In the Winter trees we may see meaning beyond words.
Fractal Patterns exposed.
Winter Light
enjoying a bit of late afternoon sunlight peeking through… soft and warm on a cold winters day.
Christmas 2020
Within the stillness of the fresh new snow is the sound of the trees reflecting on water not yet frozen by winters chill.
Wishing you a wonderful and very merry Christmas.
Decembers Light
The mid-December sun, traveling low across southern sky casts long shadows on the icey blue face of a small pond and gently lights the landscape beyond. Decembers light is like no other and helps me keep track of the time like no wall calendar or wristwatch can.
Mr Canvasback I Presume
Looking a little sly this Male Canvasback seemed to be taking a break form the water yet poised to hop back in while resting at the edge of the ice. Notice the band on this guy, he is special and I wonder what story his band will tell.
