Sunshine – almost…..

We actually had sunshine today…at least for a little while this morning…almost…

of course by the time we got for our walk, high cloud had moved in but there was still this dull yellow glow in the sky….

Steller’s Jay were being very vocal all over the area – yes, I took this picture before the walk…but only an hour or so before,  it was taken today…in the sunshine.

along the trail saw this Spotted Towhee….

and there was a large flock of these Golden Crowned Kinglets and another of Black Cap Chickadees.  The above picture will also serve to start another theme – the move towards spring – note the Alder Catkins.

There were no ducks at all either at the log bay or at the other end, and the reason is in the middle of the picture – common sense should tell people to stay up on the trails and not walk along the edge of the shore – since common sense seems to be lacking…some signage is obviously needed!

Lastly, I’d like to say Happy Birthday to my walking companion, Shantz, who turns 4 years old today.  May we go for many more walks together.