Today on the Bear River MBR

 

This morning the temperature was 14 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 10 degrees Celsius) and the idea to drive to the Bear River MBR seemed crazy.

I am glad that, despite my doubts and fears for my camera, which is not used to working in the severe frost, I plucked up my courage and, despite cold went to the bird refuge to see Tundra Swans.

Generally, life is good.

Sunset

 

The sunset slips away and the tree desperately tries to hold on to the fading daylight.

Generally, life is good.

On the Country Roads

There is not much snow in the valley, but in the mountains winter is in full swing. I feel like I entered true winter today, harsh and cold, but I am glad I did.

Generally, life is good.

Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk on the Frosty Morning

 

I was heading to the Bear River MBR when I spotted two Red-tailed Hawks.  One was hiding in the branches of a tree, the other curled up into a ball from the cold. I had to wait for the hawk to show itself in all its glory. After a few minutes the raptor straightened up and looked around.

Generally, life is good.