It was 29 degrees yesterday at 11:00 when I took a walk at the Environmental Learning Center. Beautiful clear blue sky and lots of sunshine. The sunshine was making the trail muddy in places but I also found it quite icy in others. It was good for me physically to experience the cold and get in the exercise. But, more importantly it was good for the much needed reset for my head. I noticed a hawk perched on the top of a tree and waited until I was on his east side to get a photo. When I came to the clearing where I wanted to get a photo I also encountered two does at the base of the tree. They were probably bedded down there and I hated to be the one to disturb them. I grabbed a family photo and headed for the car. It was well worth the effort and time despite the sniffling nose and muddy shoes.
6 Comments
Cedric Canard
When I lived in Europe, I always enjoyed going for hikes on cold sunny days. The feeling I got from it when I got home was always one of contentment. Especially after having a glass or two of mulled wine 😉
Monte Stevens
Cold walks can be invigorating and yes a hot toddy would finish it off.
Paul
Another thing about going for a walk on a nice, chilly day is the appreciation that you feel when you return home, to a nice, warm house and a warm beverage, adult or otherwise. 🙂
Monte Stevens
Totally agree, Paul.
Tom Dills
I always feel like an intruder when I come across a scene like that in nature. And chances are that if you tried to get closer you would have run at least one of them off, possibly all three.
Monte Stevens
As I was taking this image a man walked up to me and we started to chat. Immediately all three took off. He had just seen another hawk just behind him.