from this : to this : now this

from this

One of my missions for visiting Carburn Park on this day was to check out the Bald Eagle Nest situation to which I have nothing to report because there was absolutely nothing going on.  Once I took care of that mission, I then moved on to taking in all that Mother Nature offered up.  The moon was still full, the wind was non existent, the pond was open water, these packaged together created this gorgeous reflection.  It was a bright sunshiny day.  

I spotted a Buck basking in the bushes

the sun shone bright on the Chickadee's feathers 

the Canada Geese formed a perfect V in the sky

the muskrat raised its tail to warn me away

the long shadows lit up the ground cover

to this

One of my missions while visiting the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary was once again to seek out the Great Horned Owls to which I have no photos to share because I had no success with finding them.  Once I took care of that mission, I was free to wander and wonder.  The moon was still big yet not quite full and I was able to capture it and its reflection.  It was a cool, crisp morning with a sky full of those fluffy puffy white clouds that I love so much.

it was joyful to watch the Robin taking a morning bath

the Canada Geese working on forming their V

the Lagoon was mostly open water with a pretty reflection

the muskrat decorated with water droplets 

female & male Mallard Ducks after their bath

now this

One of my missions while visiting Confluence Park was to check out the Siberian Larch Tree in the birth forest to which I found what needles were still on the tree were holding new fallen snow.  Once I dealt with that mission I then meandered along swishing through the snow.  We were walloped with more snow than was forecasted.  The moon was no where to be seen in a sky full of grey yet the sun tried its best to shine but with no luck.

the Canada Geese were flying over head in droves 

tis the time to sport my winter boots

the Mallard Ducks were all in a row 

the forest dressed in a new collection of winter white

it was perfect snowman snow so I made one

I am ready for "now this" and welcome it with open arms!  With what is in the forecast over the next number of days, I believe the snow is here to stay.  This means new seasonal doors now open, it leads to taking each day as it comes, needing to be more flexible and spontaneous. I will embrace winter, all the while being cautious with conditions.  Winter can be full of wonderous sights and experiences!