Simple sights and lack of sounds made for a perfect winters day. Seeking solitude is a gift that always gives more than it takes.
Tag: nature
Without time
Time sometimes seems to stop flowing on cold grey winters days. Is it morning, afternoon or early evening. On days like this being out in nature listening to the flow of the stream brings pulls time back and adds a perspective that brings order to the day.
Dark Eyed Junco
The Dark Eyed Junco always brings a bit of color and life to our winter trees. Thanks Juncos!
Canvasback
The other day we spotted a few Canvasbacks in the local pond. This guy just awoke from a nap on the edge of the ice. We don’t see many Canvasbacks around our area in the winter so watching a few napping and others diving into the pond for a meal was quite a treat.
White tailed buck
Alone on a winters day this White-tailed buck quickly scanned his surrounding and moved along on his way. Nice to make is company if only for a short time.
Sun behind snow
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.
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.
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.
nature has no boss 
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