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We invite you to note what you are seeing around you in your own part of the world, and to share your observations in the comments below.
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JANUARY 14, 2021. QUINCY, CA.
The weather forecast called for partly cloudy. Eyes out the window were telling a different story; mostly cloudy. Mind and feet were vacillating and strenuously debating. Get up, go out, might get nice. Stay put, stay warm, drink more coffee, veg out. Nothing to see anyway. A glimmer of almost blue sky flung itself like a fool into the fray. The faux blue fool won the argument, ipso facto.
There were two choices of where to go. Out on the ranch or over to the wastewater ponds. Both.
It’s a 1.3 mile round-trip walk for the LRLL. Three so-so photos for that, but hey, it’s a start. On to the sewer plant ponds, two miles on the bicycle.
A gaggle of Canada Geese come in for a landing. “Sports mode” is set on the camera, taking seven shots in rapid succession. #’s 1, 5, & 7, below.
The pond complex at the wastewater plant is big. 1.2 miles to walk around the place.
A Coterie of Coots:
A Bevy of Buffleheads:
Speaking of Ring-necked Duck, a Wrangle of Ring-Necked:
A (small portion of) a Mob of Mallards:
Not to single any particular mobster out, but…
The little ones must not be forgotten, either. Your i.d. suggestions for these are warmly invited.
Whew! Four miles on the bicycle, 2.5 miles on foot. Good exercise and the extended hot shower. Not bad for a Fool.
Now It’s Your Turn
What have you noted happening in your area or travels? As usual post your observations as well as their general location in the comments.
Thank you.
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