Today's image is more birds that I was able to observe this Spring. These are Northern Shovelers that were in a small pond that I spotted while on a bike ride once again. I believe they were just passing through because I don't see them regularly but could be wrong.
Happy Monday and happy new week! I have been enjoying my Tulips that survived the very cold temps we had where it was only about 20F as Spring Flowers were already out. Most of the Daffodils got damaged but fortunately the Tulips weren't up very far yet. I like the one on the right with it's frills and the color reminds me of a peppermint candy.
It's Steamy Sunday here on the Blog! Today's image is of locomotive 683 at the Colorado Railroad Museum. It is a Consolidation type 2-8-0 wheel arrangement and was built in 1890. It is a special locomotive as it is the only remaining standard gauge locomotive from the Denver and Rio Grande Western. They were converting their mainline over to standard gauge so this locomotive was one of the first to be purchased. It operated there until 1955 and then was acquired by the museum in 1963. All the other standard gauge locomotives from the D&RGW were scrapped.
As I have mentioned, I have had a lot of opportunities for bird images this year, especially recently. While out on a bike ride the other day I had a chance to see a large group of Pelicans flying. It was neat to watch them almost disappear in the sky and then re-appear as they changed angle as the sun caught them. I took this image as they flew almost overhead before heading off towards the lake. This image is just a small part of the flock.
It's Friday, TGIF! My Weigelia is starting to bloom again. This image is from last year with some fantastic bokeh behind. Sharing for today because Friday's Are Bokehlicious here on the Blog!
I have been able to see several Ladybugs this Spring which I have enjoyed. They are a bit difficult to photograph as they move around pretty quickly. I got lucky with this one as it paused for a moment in my young Sedum plant.
It's Wildflower Wednesday here on the Blog! Today's flower in a type of Clasping Cone flower. They usually bloom May through July. They can grow up to 2 feet tall. They seem to like clay type soils.
