Isn't it supposed to be Spring in a few days? This morning we have been treated to some winter weather: about one inch of snow and they say there's more to come.
This after the fruit trees have bloomed and leafed out, there are basil and tomato seedlings in the cold frame, and we have been riding our bikes in summer kit. Birds are nesting, and this morning I found Roadie, our barn roosting Roadrunner, had shared her perch with a buddy who promptly left when I showed up with a camera.
But this is southern Arizona where it will be 70 degrees 2 days from now.
2 comments:
What gorgeous photos! The snow on the agave is wonderful.
What are the big fat birds on the ground with Mr. Rabs? grouse? or some exotic SW critter?
Love to Roadie - glad to see she is back!
sorry you got the winter. We sure have missed it all.
Hi Webb, they are Gambel's Quail. They are gorgeous grey, brown, white and black birds. Never thought that color combination could be that striking, but it is.
We also have a lot of Scaled Quail here, not quite as beautiful and with smaller top knots, but still great to have around.
The quail flocks make the rounds here on a several-times-a-day basis, and we love seeing them.
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