Friday, March 18, 2011

Spring

Mother Nature is waking up from her winter rest, and her pets are out playing.  A slow drive down a country lane through a wildlife refuge, a camera in my lap, and I am in heaven.

My favorite harbinger of spring, the Red Winged Blackbird, was out in full force, singing and strutting their stuff.

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The highlight of this trip was this little fellow foraging along side the ditch.

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“Dahling…Don’t you just adore my beautiful mink coat?”

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This ring neck pheasant and his lady friend were out for a walk.  They were not too happy with my presence though, and they disappeared before I could get her picture.

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The flocks of geese moving in are further proof that yes, eventually, even in Michigan, Spring does arrive.

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Thanks for visiting.  I have been away for too long.  I was lucky to catch all of these creatures in a half mile stretch of road.  This is the first time I saw a mink in the wild, and was pleasantly surprised that he let me take his picture like this.  I will be returning soon, and will spend more time exploring and admiring this world around us.  And yes, I will get out of the car next time.

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