A beautifully sunny temperature of 12C (54F) …
… with windless, soft air …
… felt like nirvana after the blowing cold of winter.
Happy Tuesday.
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Spring Ducks
Although there aren’t any leaves yet, the sun’s angle over the carp pond in the Japanese Garden tells me that it’s spring.
The ducks were snoozing in the sun along the water’s edge, so I sat on a bench and enjoyed a little sun myself.
Happy Monday.
It Feels Like Spring
We’ve rotated enough in our turn around the sun such that in the last week or so, spring has, creeping on little kitten feet, arrived. The wind, while still cool, is soft and mellow and the sun feels fresh.
There isn’t any foliage yet, but it won’t be long.
Next week our temperatures are supposed to climb again. Yay!
Happy Sunday.
Buds!
Might it be? Could it be? The very, very, tippy top of spring? Maybe!
Happy Saturday.
Sleeping …
The lake sleeps, still taking its rest before industrious spring …
… and bustling summer …
… cradling vines in misty dreams of mellow sun and exuberant growth.
Happy Friday.
Twilight Beauty
The recent higher temperatures and clearing skies produced a beautiful evening sky …
… and a windless, pink-toned blue hour became beautifully evident.
A lovely twilight.
Happy Thursday.
Sun Break
Through the overcast …
… the sun breaks through.
Happy Wednesday.
Reblog: Laughing All the Way
There is one particular hybrid that’s named “Laughing Jackass” but not this one. They all seemed to be laughing all the same.
Laughing All the Way
Beautiful orchids from Jonathan at Helluva Times. Please click the link above to see more of his stunning photography, especially of flowers. Gorgeous.
Marmot Stirrings
Yesterday I saw a marmot! Definitely an excellent sign of spring as these members of the squirrel family only emerge from hibernation when it’s warm enough.
But … I only saw one. Maybe the advance marmot checking out the weather?
This individual is part of a large colony of yellow-bellied marmots who live under the breakwater boulders at the edge of the lake. As long as you don’t get too close, they’re happy to let humans observe them as much as they like.
Marmots are the largest and heaviest members of the squirrel family but behave quite differently. Not only do they hibernate and live together in large colonies, they also are very affectionate with each other, even going to the extent of sharing their food.
Although this was a lone sighting, it was great to see him and recognise what he portends!
Happy Tuesday.
Three Lake Views
We have warmed up substantially and the cold wind and intermittent wet snow flurries have been replaced by more comfortable temperatures, overcast with sunny breaks and drizzle.
Okanagan Lake is much calmer, the shoreline ice pans have melted and somehow, it’s starting to feel spring-like.
The overcast and drizzle definitely haven’t dampened that sense. Spring showers bring May flowers? Could be, although it’s technically not spring yet.
Through the cloud and drizzle we have had some sunny breaks, and those feel very, very nice. The black spots you can see in the foreground of the picture above is a large group of coots. They overwinter here and another good springish sign is that I think most of them are getting ready to leave although a few will stay to nest.
Happy Monday.
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