Sketchbook

This blue jay looks bold enough to fight off a cat

The thistle is wearing snow-caps today...

Brushing the snow off of the car today was like scattering downy feathers in the breeze. The snowflakes were big and seemed to touch ...

It amazes me how the wild birds survive through these bitter cold nights...

A house finch was warbling away in the tree this morning. He knows that spring is just around the corner.

I took a walk outside today and was blessed with a surprise flyover of geese.

Today was a blizzardy day in eastern Iowa. Although I hope that it does not do damage to the old frozen trees or the city power lines...

This is another one inspired by our hike through the Swiss Valley Nature Preserve...

I hiked through the beautiful Swiss Valley Nature Preserve with my brother and sister-in-law this weekend.