Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Greening The pace seems slow, but the surrounding landscape is surely turning lush and green.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) For the past week or so his melodic song has filled the air. This evening when I arrived home I spied him sitting in the Apple tree. Quickly grabbing a camera, I hurried back outside and managed a few quick shots before he and the Mrs. departed from view. Not the best quality image but representative of his markings, at least.

Monday, May 16, 2011 Tri-Peaks A new mountain range is appearing in the area that was opened up last fall as my burn piles increase in size and number. This is the view looking west from the main woods trail. Caspian's run-in is visible in the rear center, behind the pine tree.