Spring flowers come early!

January and February rains painted our desert beautiful colors! Enjoy them now, before they’re gone! “Let us dance in the sun, wearing wild flowers in our hair.” ~ Susan Polis Schutz “When spring came, even the false spring, there were no problems except where to be happiest.” ~ Ernest Hemingway “Spring is nature’s way of…

Eared Grebe

The grebe is one of my favorite birds! What a joy to discover this little guy. I don’t believe I’ve seen him in the area before!

Out in the sunshine

With a day off work and a warm sunny forecast, we headed out for a morning of exploring at the Desert Museum. We soon discovered we were not the only ones. When we arrived, around 10:00 am, the parking lot was getting full, and staff was directing traffic. I think this was the fullest we had ever seen…

Just breathe

“Another glorious day, the air as delicious to the lungs as nectar to the tongue.”~ John Muir …and nature agrees

Young Black-crowned Night Heron

I took a walk at one of my favorite places today. It’s been several months, and I was happy to see a variety of birds and ducks around. It was a much-needed walk out in nature. I saw this young, Black-crowned Night Heron on the edge of the path, near the water area. I was…