A Bouquet of Tulips For You

We finally got the snow which usually come around mid-December.

I have had to do quite a lot of shovelling,but I refuse to complain.

The snow creates a beautiful landscape.

For today I want to look ahead to the spring season and the Tulips it brings.

All of these were photographed on my own yard,by me.

Tulips come in so many different shades and each of them beautiful

I do not have names for the various flowers as they have been in the ground for quite some time.

Each colour and shade has its own beauty.

I am thankful I don't need to pick a favourite ,as that would be nearly impossible.

I love the red,but I also love the soft colours.

For me it will be a while before I get to see the Tulips push through the ground.In the meantime I can look at these and dream of the flowers yet to come.

I think this one is the same kind as the first one,but taken from a different angle.

I love that bright colour on the inside.To see this means I have to stop and actually look at the flower. I am trying to develop the habit of slowing down and really enjoying nature and all it has too give.

Thought for Today:

Today feel the awe and wonder of God's creation.

Raptor Migration Is On

Spring is right around the corner and that means the Raptors are beginning to come through the Pembina Valley.

It starts slowly but the momentum builds up.So far the numbers are low and that is to be expected.

The pictures I am sharing today were taken during last years Raptor Migration.

I apologize if some of these pictures have been seen on my blog before.

Nothing is quite as thrilling as to to see a mature Bald Eagle flying in a perfect blue sky.A lot of different raptors come through each year during migration,but undoubtedly the Bald Eagle draws the most comments and smiles.

Red-tailed Hawks are the most numerous with a total of over 10,000 bird counted in 2011.I love to see the Red-tailed Hawks as the sun highlights the feathers like this.

Of course when both a Red-tailed Hawk and an immature Bald Eagle show up that is a special treat. It is not often that a scene like this presents itself,so when I can capture it with my camera that is even more special.

 Let's get up close and personal with an immature Bald Eagle.

This one was interested in me and kept on coming lower and closer with each circle.I loved the moment and the only thing better would have been a mature Bald Eagle,but I am not complaining about this photo opportunity.

We don't just have raptors at the valley.I took the time to photograph this Eastern Bluebird during Raptor Migration.

Bluebirds nest in this valley,in the nest boxes provided for them.

I am pumped and ready to be a part of this years migration spectacle.

I just finished doing another presentation for A Rocha,and spoke about the migration and shared many pictures of it.

Hopefully in a few weeks I can share images from the 2012 migration.