The dogs stir at the first hint of daylight. I rise with them, grumbling about lack of sleep, until the sun emerges full and bright – something we haven’t seen in awhile.
“I used to be a morning person,” I say out loud. I’m am feeling the unrest of being shut in.
Ric emerges just after 7:00 am and I’m tell him I’m thinking about taking the camera out.
I drive to the centre of town, where the main street bridge crosses the river. Immediately, I spot an unfamiliar shape at the water’s edge.
Back at home, I research and find this is a Yellow Legs, although not sure whether is a Lesser or Greater. Apparently, they migrate through here.
Further down the river a pair of Mallards hover over their newborns. The shadow of an eagle passing overhead sends the family scurrying for cover.
The air is still wintry cold, but my heart is warmed by the beauty of the day. At the end of the outing, I will have encountered many different species of birds, heralding the start of warmer days. With over 400 photos to process, I am bursting with renewed energy.
Thank goodness, I didn’t just go back to bed.
One Woman's Quest II 
Thank you for sharing your early morning photos with us! My husband and I are going to go out for a drive tomorrow to see what spring photos we can get.
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Always a good way to lift the spirits. Will you share?
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Sure! I’ll do a Wordless Wednesday.
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Looks like you enjoyed a really wonderful day. Thanks for taking us along 🙂
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Thanks for joining in.
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Mornings are the best time! Love the photos.
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Thank you!
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Welcome.
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Camera as catalyst – often my psychological booster!
Yellow Legs is new to me – striking bird (beautiful image)
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Thanks Jazz. I first encountered this bird in Texas – hadn’t expected one here.
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thank you so much or sharing your journey out with us………it is amazing how a change of scenery can lift you up and put peace in your heart.
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It really is. You will appreciate it when I say that there was a toll to pay, but the photos keeping the feeling alive. Thanks Wendi!
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🙂
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I loved this post. Thank you for sharing this.
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Thanks. I’m glad the feeling translates.
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Gorgeous pictures! What a blessing you have that where you live! Thank you for sharing with us! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah. We are very blessed to have found this place.
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