A New Park - The Rookery Preserve

A new park has opened near the ranch.

Its a blue heron rookery.

The large nests are easy to spot now before the leaves are on the trees.

Can you see the four herons?

Waiting for her mate to return with building material.

Collecting sticks

A pair on the nest

The new park, called Rookery Preserve, has an observation platform and ample parking.
How fortunate we are to have this property donated for a county park.

Signs of Spring

The earliest wildflowers are blooming, 

the tiny Harbinger of Spring.

They are so tiny they are easy to miss.

But they earn their name, they are the first of many Spring wildflowers.

Smokey Says....

After a long winter with lots of snow,

its time to lower the fire risk.

The oldest granddaughter gets the honor.

As squishy as it is, I think we are safe with a low rating!

Easter at the Blue Rock

Easter at the Blue Rock and we have a new addition to our family.
New grandson Maverick Tyler made an unexpected early arrival just in time for Easter.

Here he is meeting his great grandpa for the first time.

 The grandkids are eager for the annual Easter egg hunt.

Discovering eggs

No eggs over here....

 Hurry!

Carrying her loot

Happy egg hunters

Hope your Easter was fun & flavorful!

End of March

March is winding down.

Looking forward to Spring and new beginnings.

Big Snow

We don't usually get much snow in March.

But we got walloped last night & today with 9 inches. 

A record.

Here's a look...

Peaceful.

Tracks

 Blackbird

 Bo inSnow

Brodie in the snow

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves

We tore out the old raised garden beds and installed larger deeper ones.

Getting ready for planting season.