Soars.

Primary feathers extended, right wing and head highlighted by the early evening sun, a Turkey Vulture effortlessly soars.

Surveys.

A House Sparrow surveys its surroundings.

Unexpected yet welcome visitor.

We have a watering station set out for the songbirds. While we enjoyed the late winter-early spring sun one afternoon, this honeybee – an unexpected yet welcome visitor – landed at the station.

Artist.

Faye embarked on a year-long project to record the weather in cross-stitch. We recently bought a headset with a light and switchable magnifying lenses to make the work easier.

The artist . . . creating art.

Inviting her.

Fitzi, carrying a toy, looks back at Lucy, inviting her to play.

Sunrise.

I was compelled to capture this image of a marvellous late winter sunrise.

Snatches.

A Red-breasted Nuthatch snatches a sunflower seed.

Much loved.

Much loved, valued, and treasured Fitzi.

Christmas-y.

A recent snowfall started out with small flakes. After a time these large flakes began falling, which gave me a very Christmas-y feeling.

Sliver

Water ponded in a field reflects only a tiny sliver of a gorgeous late winter dawn.