The day was decidedly grey. Eagles like to perch on uppermost branches; this was about as close as I could get with my zoom lens and some cropping.
Category: General
Trumpeter swans
One thing I love about this time of year is that a flock of trumpeter swans takes up temporary residence. They rest and feed in a fallow field here.
They’re huge birds, standing up to 5 feet with a wingspan up to 80 inches. Grey feathered juveniles hang out with the adults. The group makes quiet honking sounds as they go about pecking for food in the soil, plant materials and crop waste.
The trumpeting honks suddenly picked up as I watched and groups of swans came in for a landing. (Don’t adjust your glasses…this and the next shot aren’t in good focus.)
They didn’t need much of a runway.
The trumpeter swans that visit us come from populations that nest in Alaska.
Chowing down
You may not see all of them in this shot but there were five deer dining on the landscape when I came upon them. They seem to go out to dinner together in groups this time of year. Nobody likes to be alone for the holidays.
Guilt free pampering
This is where our dog kicks back when his people have to leave him behind: Dungeness Ranch Pet Resort. He’s more than happy to come here. He heads out the door to the fenced play area without even looking over his shoulder to say goodbye.
Our dog is a social character. His favorite boarding spot in California called him their frat boy. Party, party, party. He always comes home tired and happy.
Double view
DH likes the look of this road as it sinuously works its way uphill. As always, I like the mountain view.
Water in two forms
Winter’s here. Fountains and water features are freezing. That’s plenty cold for me.
Mind you, I’m not complaining. I know this is balmy compared to other parts of the world.
Before dusk
A cold, steely grey day frames the Olympic Mountains in late afternoon.