The Canada geese were standing on the beach contemplating the water and very dubious about going in. They’re always so good at showing their displeasure.
The wind had started up and they were feeling chilly, it seems. I really didn’t blame them. Finding a good evening roost seemed like a much better idea.
Despite the wind we had a lovely sunny day with lots of people round and about enjoying the Frost Fest.
Happy Sunday.
We are supposed to be getting clear skies but cold temperatures over the next couple of days, the result of a so-called “polar vortex” (really? do we need to add drama to the weather? as we know, the weather is quite capable of providing its own drama without the ridiculous names). Nevertheless, and with all due respect to Shakespeare, something frigid this way comes. I saw it arriving yesterday afternoon.
The heavy valley cloud was being forced out by a very brisk, cold wind blowing out of the north that was also causing whitecaps on the lake. Brrr.
Although we still had 5C (41F) out, it really felt much, much colder, the result of that chilling wind.
Even though we are supposed to drop to about -5C (23F), an advantage is that we are supposed to get very clear, sunny days. After all the overcast that will be nice, even though the winter clothing layers will need to increase.
Happy weekend.
This big hornbill is apparently listed in the IUCN Red List as “Vulnerable” as it’s threatened by hunting, habitat fragmentation and deforestation.
A Vulnerable Big Bird
A fantastic capture from Jon at Helluva Times. To seen more of his gorgeous nature photography, please click the link above.
I found these little matador roses blooming merrily along in a protected little corner next to a walkway.
Such a lovely January find!
Happy Friday.
Since it’s winter and a lot of us are experiencing rather grey and/or white conditions, it’s time for a bit of colour and brightness. Here are a few reminders of what’s coming our way.
Have a good day.
Blowing in the Wind This pampas grass caught my attention with the wind blowing it around. While I wouldn’t call it colorful, it is a nice wintertime…
Blowing in the Wind
A lovely winter photo from Allan J Jones Photography. Please click the link above to see more of Allan’s beautiful landscape pictures.
From time-to-time this winter we have had very lovely sunsets.
Sometimes these pink glows have been the result of a little break in the overcast during sunset …
… but at other times they have been caused by a sunny day. After a slow start, we just had one of those.
Everything was pinkwrapped, including these Canada geese who were heading for their evening roost.
Happy Wednesday.
We just had a beautiful January day with predictions for two more of them, so we’re planning to enjoy them as much as we can.
It was definitely brisk out as it was only 3C (37F), but there was no wind and I could actually feel a bit of the sun’s power.
After lots of grey overcast and rain, some sun and blue skies are a real treat!
Happy Tuesday.
Day’s end …
… evening calls.
It’s really winter now …
… but there was enough of a cloud break …
… for a slightly pink blush.
Happy Saturday.
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