My Big Backyard - a Walk in the Spring

Observant readers will recognize the above picture as another version of the shot currently serving as backdrop for the site logo. The logo version is from fall, and this one from spring.

Shorts and sandals weather arrived today. The Birks came out of the closet, and I toured der Grauerhawkwald and surrounding lands with digital camera in hand. Those with high bandwidth connections are encouraged to join me...

Everyone here? Good. The woods begin right at the edge of the back yard. We'll pass through them, climb a hill, and enjoy the view.

Another sign of spring. These guys are always waiting at the edge of the woods when the weather is warm.

We climb to the hill top. Above is a more detailed version of the first shot. By the end of the year I'll have a good four seasons collection.

And in the opposite direction, this. Amature meteorologists will recognize the cumulonimbus, a thunderstorm cloud characterized by the anvil shaped top. A real sign of spring, though not always welcome. This example is probably unimpressive to those who've watched them burst over the high plains or the Florida Gulf Coast.

Back down the hill, and into the woods, and follow the trail to home.

Today's final sign of spring: Mrs Greyhawk has been busy about the yard, among other things restoring the pond in preparation for the return of the fish that have spent the winter confined to the aquarium in the house. They're ready for the larger outdoor accomodations, and the sunlight. Aren't we all?

Finally, an un-resized higher detail image from the picture above.

Enjoy spring, those of you in the northern hemisphere, wherever you are.