and this has been recently excavated.
Today was warm - in the high 50's, and even touching 60 briefly. It began sunny, got cloudy, rained just a bit, then the sun started returning. A light breeze - just enough to remind us we live in the Lower Columbia Valley. In general, it was a wonderful day for looking, for being outside, for examing what's happening in the world that surrounds us.
I heard redwing blackbirds this evening, calling loud and clear. There were two adult and one juvenile eagle that flew right over me. The juncos chattered at one another, as did the sparrows. And I just caught a glimpse of a small wren. The snow geese were delightful, of course. We think they're probably just passing through, meandering their way back north.
The best part of the day was a brief walk to the edge of the river. It's about a quarter mile there, a quarter mile back, on a gravel road. I didn't go fast - but I went. A half mile is a beginning, and it got me into some of my favorite country. By this spring, perhaps I'll be able to take the four mile loop. That would be a joy!
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