Grand Canyon

The first time I "saw" the Grand Canyon was when I was getting a ride back home from California with my aunt and her friends. I was 19 and would take long naps on the drive probably to avoid having to make conversation with my aged car mates. They woke me up at an overlook and I dragged myself over to the edge and peered over. The canyon was big. I went back to sleep. This trip I was more mature and more appreciative. Bill and I spent 4 days hiking and appreciating the views and the wildlife.

Spring Begins

Things I saw this weekend:

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  A male cardinal feeding his mate.


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  A muskrat sunning on a log.


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  Herons and egrets


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  A pair of Thrashers courting


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  Bufflehead ducks


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  Turtles enjoying the sun


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  Deer nuzzling


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  The awakening of the forest floor

Great time of year.

Spring: On its Way

Great Potential

MIA

Frost Needles

This all disappeared while I was shooting.

Winter cactus

Woody at Work

During a restful walk at Dodge Nature Center today,

I heard loud knocking and saw guy hard a work.

40 degrees in December

Strangely warm day.

These Bluebirds forgot to fly South.

Rainy Day Retreat

An unusual rainy day in December.

Very Gray. Felt the need for color so went to the conservatory.

Only 15 min. until close and what there was of the sun was setting.

No camera but captured the sense of the place with my phone.

Mill City Views