Sunday, April 23, 2006

Spring on hold



Today felt like Spring is on hold... damp, penetrating cold, and then a few rays of sunshine.
Went to visit the Barrens Natural Area today. Every time I drive in there I'm reminded that it would be a great place to run dogs in the winter and I never get there.

Each time I visit it has a different look. Not just seasonal changes but something different every time. Today the ravens were all over the place feeding on carrion. There was a beaver carcass on the road and I'd bet that is from a local trapper who had offered the meat to me for the dogs a few years back.

There are hints of green in the hills; LePage Creek was meandering through the lowland and no sign of other animals. The creek surrounded by willows looks as if a grizzly should be wandering around down there.
I did get some photos of wildflowers but they're not very good. More signs of flowers today and for once my daffodils are blooming in April. They are always mid to late May. Not sure if that foretells anything.

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