Recent activity coupled with the onset of a cold, has my body begging for more rest, but the sun is shining and a sudden mild spell has melted the snow, and my camera is begging.
Ric, whose man cold surpasses mine, hunkers in with a box of Kleenex and his flannel pjs. I’m on my own.
I take my walker and head for the trestle bridge. Judging by the loud chorus of geese, they are also enjoying the day.
A young man and his toddler pass me on the path. He’s loaded down with binoculars and fancy camera equipment.
I raise my lens to capture a chickadee and he chirps: “Just a chickadee. We spotted a fox sparrow, and now I’m on the hunt for a Snow Goose.”
Suddenly, I’m feeling very amateur, but he means well. They move along quickly, and I carry on at my snail’s pace. By the time I reach the bridge, they have stopped again, the young man very excited.
“Do you see it?” He points at a field, across the river, where hoards of geese gather and hands me his binoculars.
A snow goose. I am only able to capture this grainy image.
They move on and I snap a few pictures and head back, pleased with myself that I’ve made the effort.
Now home to rest.
(Thursdays is my day of gratitude.)
One Woman's Quest II 
Thank you for sharing your walk with us! 😉
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Thanks Eugenia. Such a simple life I lead, lol.
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Simple is nice.
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What an adventure, that is the exciting part of going for a walk with our cameras, just never know what we will see.
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So true! Thanks
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There is no such thing as “just a chickadee!” Just imagine a world without their cheerful presence and chatter-it’s not a world I hope we will see, though I fear it might happen.
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That’s what I thought, although I didn’t say so. I love chickadee’s.
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I do, too!
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Well worth the effort – for the fresh air, the photos and the chance meeting. Those mild days are such a treasure this time of year!
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They sure are! Thank you.
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This is really beautiful V.J.! ❤
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Thank you!
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Bravo for getting out! I’ve always considered sunshine (even in chilled air) the best medicine for a cold virus.
And grainy or not, your image of the snow goose is a delight.
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Thanks Jazz. I agree – fresh air is the best remedy.
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That’s awesome!
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What a lovely encounter; the goose and the young man!
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Yes, a lovely connection before I withdrew into my solitude again. Thanks.
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