Stink Eye-a facial expression of distrust, disdain, or disapproval; also called skunk eye, hairy eyeball
I have no idea why, and this mischievous looking little American Coot is not letting on, but the Geese on the pond were sure giving him the a big ol’ dose of Stink Eye.
Old trees gone but not forgotten. Home to many and a valuable habitat to keep upon the landscape.
Low tides greets the morning sun on Spring Island, BC.
A cloudy day made it feel like we were wandering alone on the floor of a Sandstone Sea where air has replaced the water.
Near Moab, UT.
Within the stillness of the fresh new snow is the sound of the trees reflecting on water not yet frozen by mid-winters chill. Along the Moose-Wilson road in Grand Teton National Park.
Sweet but not too sweet. Out along the trail south of town.
Enjoy the weekend.
A Black Caped Chickadee rests on a Prairie Coneflower as the winter days pass by. More clouds yet less precipitation has made this winter feel different from winters past.
Denver, CO.
More like waiting it out in this case.
On nice sunny days we see these male White Crowned Sparrows perched and singing away with away with vigor. However this time, although tolerant of the steady rain, this guy had his when is this going to end face on as we both sat and watched the rain come down this afternoon.
Although the calendar says otherwise the third week of January always feels like mid-winter to me. Yes, the cold and snow will hang for a few months, maybe more, there is just something about this time that portends a turning point somewhere deep inside.
So today it’s time to take a break and remember that sweet summer air will return again.
Soft pillows of snow resting on the branches above.
Look up and enjoy but not for too long.
nature has no boss 
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