Notes From the Edge of the Swamp

 

This Red-winged blackbird caught my attention right away. It moved from one dry marsh stem to another, balancing carefully and gripping with both feet as it searched for insects. I was watching its small acrobatic tricks and marveled by how much joy such a simple scene could bring.

During a warm winter the Red-winged Blackbirds often probe into the mud and along submerged marsh stems. Insects appear to take precedence over seeds.

Generally, life is good.

On the Country Roads. Old Shed

Someone built this little shed many years ago. Back then the fence was straight and the wood was still sap-bright and smelled of pine.  

For decades, the shed was the heart of the farm. But over the years, the farm grew quiet and only the shed remained, leaning into the wind, as if preparing for a storm.

Generally, life is good.

Winter Gathering

Tundra swans have already arrived at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.

Breeding in western Alaska, they stop in northern Utah each year to rest and refuel before continuing their long journey home. We are fortunate to witness their beauty, even if only for a short time.

Generally, life is good.

 

Other Reality

 

Between reflection and flight, another world is born.

Generally, life is good.