Welcome

The first major flight of Turkey Vultures is a most welcome sign that spring is here.

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Welcome

A brilliant, clear morning sky is most welcome after a lengthy series of overcast, sometimes gloomy mornings.

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Rain – welcome, blessed rain

We have experienced a lengthy dry spell – only 20.7mm of rain since June 25. We got some very welcome rain yesterday and overnight – I measured 13.7mm this morning This afternoon I measured another 9.2mm. It has fallen slowly, gently, soaking in to very dry soil, and filling the rain barrels.

Some folks might complain about rain falling through most of a summer weekend. We prefer to be grateful for this most welcome gift.

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Welcome

Howdy and welcome to everyone who has seen fit to follow me. I deeply appreciate your making time in your lives to see my photos and read my comments.

An unpublished photo from four years ago today. An American Goldfinch visited our nyger seed feeder.

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Welcome

The 20+ millimeters of rain that fell over the last two days gave a welcome respite from the dry spell going back to late August. This afternoon’s sunshine was equally welcome.

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Welcome break

I stopped to appreciate a welcome break from January’s largely overcast sky.

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Break!

An unexpected, appreciated, break in the cloud deck made for a bright sky and dark landscape

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Welcome

A tangle of weeds, a snow covered field, and a distant bush welcome the morning light.

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