A few mornings ago as I finished my tea, I spotted a "dule" of mourning doves in the tree we call the 'waiting room' but before I could focus properly, they had all bogged off leaving one brave soul to pose. Or maybe it had been asleep. It looked a little bemused: "Where'd everyone go?" … Continue reading On going challenge
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Magic
27th November 2021 No sooner did I publish yesterday's post, than this little chap showed up. Not for nothing he's known as the snowbird. Saucy little fellow. He brought his lady wife along and several of his pals. And it promptly started snowing. No drama, no high wind. Just a steady fall that changed the … Continue reading Magic
Fliers
Where are we going? The contrail of a rare overflying jet, lit up by the setting sun, last night. A hawk stopped by today, to rest her wings in one of the apple trees. So of course, I took her picture. Back turned, twigs concealing her. So I sneaked outside, around the corner and she … Continue reading Fliers
Snow frolick
Inevitably, sometimes, they have to get it right. Even if their weather maps were misleading. Snow started around 10pm last night and continued until early afternoon, dumping 31 inches on us. Others, nearby had more snow and colder temperatures. At dawn, Grant was energized by so much snow. Less than enthused myself, by things in … Continue reading Snow frolick