A Rainy, Spring Morning Welcome

ICE

I am not a scientist or even close but, my theory behind the ice ridges is from the difference in temperatures. One day it would be freezing and then we would have several days in a row where the sun is out and very warm.

This would cause melting in the shallow areas and the ice would shift and hit the other sheet and cause this effect.

It was very fascinating to look at.

The crack went along the shoreline for a few miles or more.

Halo

On the night of February 13th I saw this as I was headed home.

It was quite the site in person. It was a huge ring. I faintly saw a few more further out but my lense was as wide as it would go.

I took the clearest shot right as a plane was going over.

That is the streak through the halo.

I found THIS site that exlpains how this happens.

Sugar and Skittles

Yes, the hamster and the cat.

I don't know what they thought but neither would move.

Learning to Fly

These somewhat still baby Kingbirds had my attention all day.

They just sat in this tree without moving.

The mother stood watch perched close by.

There were about 5 in this tree.

Sandhill Cranes

We took a wrong turn in Heber, but it's okay because we got to see this right in the field next to us.

It was a beautiful sight. About 7 o' clock at night. Just as the sun was about to set.

Pelicans

Oriole & Nest

Snake

After seeing this one, I realized how well they actually blend in to there surroundings.

I don't know the name of this snake.

I looked it up when I took the picture but couldn't decide between two different ones.

I can't remember the outcome.

Butterfly

It sometimes takes one of my children to point out something like this.

It was behind a dumpster on a bush.

I love my childrens good eyes.

I just have to say, I saw a Great Horned Owl in broad daylight sitting on a branch right above our heads today. The other cool part is, I am pretty sure it has a nest in this same park.
It was exciting. Pictures to come soon....

Spring

Before we get too far into Summer,

I figured I should post some of my Spring pictures from this year.

I love how different it is in every state.

It is still always beautiful and my favorite.

Even when we get cold/ snowy days like this still....