Clematis Flower

While traveling through Idaho, Montana, Oregon, & Washington,

I was lucky enough to see several of these beautiful flowers!

I can't wait till mine starts blooming!!!

Male Red-breasted Merganser

I love this birds hairstyle.  For some reason

he reminds me of the Woody Woodpecker 

cartoon character.

Beautiful duck!

A Very Tired Canadian Goose...

A single Canadian Goose on the shores of Kenai Lake.  This goose 

was very tired and was resting and warming itself up on the 

shoreline rocks.  I saw this goose feeding on young green 

shoots throughout the day.  I'm thinking it couldn't 

keep up with the rest of its flock.  I really hope  it

was able to join up with a group passing through the 

valley.  I sat with this goose for a little while 

and kept it company.

Yellowlegs Shorebird

A Yellowlegs shorebird....

This bird was busy trying to divert my attention away from his

mate.  He did a very good job.

Lichen Bliss

I love taking photos of lichen!!!  

I love it's beauty!!!

Enjoy!

Red-necked Grebe

I took a walk on a rainy day down by the Lagoon this last sunday,

and was lucky enough to spot this Red-necked Grebe.  

He was a really great little diver.

He was busy catching little minnows when I spotted him.

Goodbye Winter Coats!!

I'm excited to get rid of my winter coat for a couple of months, so 

I'm thinking this Alaskan Hare has the same thoughts as we head

toward warmer weather!!!  

Most of the rabbits that I have seen have already lost their winter

coats, but this bunny seems to be hanging on to his.

He looks rather elegant with his mismatched coat!  :o)