Spring Storm

After several weeks of warm, sunny weather, we've been reminded that while it feels like spring, with many flowers blooming, there are still some cold storms out there, waiting to make their way through.

We had a pretty heavy storm come through last night, with wicked gusts of wind. Still windy today, but spots of sun are grazing the country side around us.

This morning while on our doggy walk, captured these pictures of the nearby, snow-covered Western hills.

The snow made it nearly down to the valley floor.

It was a beautiful sight, but a brisk, chilly walk. Enjoyed it a lot though.

Spring Messengers

After coming home from our dog walk this morning, wandered the garden, camera in hand. Found a few little messengers letting us know that spring will return.

Morning Hawk

This morning when I first came out, I saw this little hawk sitting on our powerline which runs through the orchard.

At that time I didn't have my camera with me. But I got lucky just a short while ago as we were leaving on our morning doggy walk.

There he was, once again sitting vigil, waiting on a careless bird to come out from under cover. As I had walked out the door I nearly left my camera behind and then decided against it.

So happy I brought it after all.