Happy Leap Day!

Mockingbird

I spotted a mockingbird shuffling through the leaves

on my hike yesterday.

First Crocus

I spotted this crocus in the woods.

Bee School

Saturday I attended a beekeeping school.

I've decided that beekeeping will be my next adventure!

This hive was in the raffle.

I love how it is painted

Some other raffle items.

This bee suit was a high priority purchase for me!

Lunch was served, including honey & biscuits.

Someday......

Sunday Sentiment

A Snapshot of Late February

The woods are pretty dull this time of year,

especially since we haven't had much snow & ice to vary the scenery.

Here's some recent photos.

A cocoon

Fungus

Mossy log

Pink clouds

The crescent moon & Venus, in the lower left.

And the one constant in my life,

a hungry horse waiting for dinner!

Deer Skull

 

Walking in the woods near the end of winter, 

I see signs of the cycle of life, 

such as this deer skull.

Can you Guess?

Can you guess what this is?

I'll give the answer tomorrow.

OK, the answer is....
a muskrat tail as he's diving below the water's surface.

First one I've seen this year.

Blue Sky & Sycamore

Sunday Sentiment

A Snowy February Day

Dusted

 

Icy Fingers

 

Snowflakes & Horsehair

Nature's Valentine

 

Just hangin'

 

 

Peaceful

Sugarcoating

Snow sugarcoats the bleakness of winter.

Happy Valentines Day!

Yesterday's Saga

Dozing horse

Sleeping dead to the world horse

Hey, is that a dead horse?

Nope!

Dang!

Whitetails - Up Close & Personal

Hunting season ended 6 weeks ago

and the deer are becoming more confident.

Last night about a dozen deer were grazing in the yard.

I was able to get some good shots through the window.

Sunday Sentiment

Whitetail Doe

Female Cardinal in Winter

Light Snow

The first February snow occurred last night.

Here's some photos from my walk.