Green Spring Reflections

I took this photo earlier this spring...I love all the different

soft green shades.

Enjoy  :o)

Coyote Encounter....

This is another view of the Coyote I saw the other day.  

He stopped briefly to look at me.  I wonder if I was the

first human he had ever seen.  We gazed at each

other in silence...it was a very good moment.

Rainy Day Jewels....

A sad goodbye to all our warm weather, we are back to a daily dose of rain.

I'm missing the warmth of those beautiful 80 degree days!!

However....the rain has its own beauty!

Happy Fourth of July!!!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!!!

Baby Black-capped Chickadee

This is a cute little baby Chickadee.  These little birds make their

home year round in Alaska.  They are one of the few 

songbirds that stay and endure our cold winters.

This little baby was very nervous of me taking its picture

and flew off only moments after I took its photo. 

Capitate Lousewort

These small growing flowers are currently blooming at higher elevations.

They can also be found on the tundra and in Denali Park.

Such elegant little flowers, with such a non elegant name! 

:o)

Golden-crowned Sparrow

I spotted this beautiful little sparrow on a hike the other day, it's a 

breath of fresh air after our long dark winter months.

I love their simple three note descending whistle in the springtime!

This little guy was still collecting nesting material.  I guess their nesting

season is from early spring to August.  Seems rather late for a bird nesting

in Alaska, but I'm sure they know what their doing!  :o)