Camelias are popping out by our front door, lighting up a drippy afternoon.

 

The wetlands in silhouette...

 

Can't see me--- I'm hiding!

 

A little bird told me: Spring is here!

 

A lovely 70 degree (f) day made everyone feel a lot more Spring-like!

 

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Max jumps in and makes a big splash!

 

Coldwater Peak, upstaged by Minnie Peak!

Another shot of Coldwater Peak-- on the far right, in the sunlight. It's a lot closer and a lot smaller than the dramatic Minnie Peak which is upstaging it in the background. Yesterday's image reminded me of how photogenic Coldwater Peak is when not surrounded by giants.

Coldwater Peak as seen from Coldwater Lake--

 

A last look at winter...

 

Hamlet and Ophelia in the late afternoon...

 

This looks like trouble! The gang is here!

 

Sunshine in the forest!

 

This old snag is kind of like the Statue of Liberty to us. He's been standing proudly for as long as we've lived in the area. I think there's some life in the old guy since he's been known to spout a tiny twig when no one was looking. I hope he stands forever.

 

Suddenly! Went into town today and was surprised to find some trees in full bloom-- complete with very happy bees!

 

A peaceful gathering of friends...

 

The Julia Butler Hansen Bridge, opened in 1939 between Cathlamet and Puget Island on the Columbia River. Cathlamet was inhabited by 300-400 Native Americans when Lewis and Clark pitched their tents there as they were returning to the East in 1806.

 

The Redwings are already staking out their territory...

 

Not just a shower, but a shower of big fat raindrops making big fat splashes! And still a bit of sunlight shines through...

 

Between rain showers...

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Intense reflection!

 

And Spring is POPPING out all over!

 

A touch, a caress...

 

Let's go this way!

 

We're three little Coots from school... (OK, OK, I know it's a bit different)

 

Come on! We have places to go!

 

Ripples...

 

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The Osprey with its 6 foot wingspan glides toward home in the evening light...

 

Spring is popping up all over!

 

We're back! Did you miss us? Max and Matilda show up in the wetlands just in time for spring nesting.

 

Cedars can be complicated...

 

More trees, please...