Starting to see Long-billed Curlews out in the fields. #Birds #Montana

The northern lights made an appearance in the wee hours of a cold Saturday morning here in western Montana. It was a pretty nice show, despite a few clouds. #Montana

Do you ever get the feeling you are being watched? This Columbian Ground Squirrel was keep an eye on me as I stopped to take photos.
#Montana

Thanks, P!

Reflections on my favorite duck pond.
#Montana

This boisterous Western Meadowlark was mid-song. His song rings out from atop the fencepost, as if it was just to brighten your day. #Montana

The Sandhill Cranes can be seen and heard everywhere now. It won't be too long and we'll be seeing some colts. #Montana

All is quiet on the North Fork Blackfoot River. No doubt that will change soon. #Montana

Don't let this cute little fluff ball fool you. These Northern Shrikes are fierce predators. #Montana

Thx!!

I've been seeing so many mountain bluebirds this spring. They are just beautiful. #Montana

The lake is almost ice free but the Lewis and Clark mountains have some fresh snow. #Montana

Ring-necked ducks on the lake.

White-tailed deer enjoying a warm spring afternoon. #Montana

John Muir said the following about the Ponderosa Pine, "Of all the pines, this one gives forth the finest music to the winds." #Montana

Lots of water in the valley from the recent snow melt. More snow on the way? #Montana

Lots of ducks moving through on the lake. I see Ring-necked, Common Goldeneye and Northern Pintail (one of my favorites). #Montana

A young mule deer wandering about the brush. Mom is keeping a close watch. #Montana

Hi, P. Yes, finally. It is good to be back. I was away longer than I expected.

I was eyeing some ducks through my camera viewfinder when these trumpeter swans launched from another part of the pond. What a wonderful surprise! #Montana

What a gorgeous photo!

Thanks! I try not to miss them.

Definitely! I didn't stick around long after it set, though. 😄

I trekked down behind the house, in the face of a cold, west wind, to take in last night's sunset. #Montana

Early airport sunrise.

Top of the morning, P! ☘️

Sigh, 18°F. It seems a little harsh considering it was 73°F just two days ago.

They have definitely been at full volume. I look forward to them every year.

The deafening chorus of the tiny spring peeper. This unseasonably warm weather has them calling all day long.

"No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn."
~ Hal Borland

Some of the crocuses are blooming nicely. It is good to see a flower again.