I am thankful for the gifts of Nature that I've seen this week.
The flowers are starting to bloom. I love seeing them along the trail to the mountains, like I did during a long mountain bike ride a few days ago. I love sights like this so much!
As I rode that mountain trail, I saw a hawk land on top of a tree. I stopped to watch him, and he took off to fly again. He was stunning!
Then, during last evening's hike, Hachi stared pointedly into the meadow. At first, we thought it was a false alarm. Then, the Runner spotted this velvet-antlered beauty resting in the green grass.
He was breath-taking.
oh how beautiful.... your cam was ready to catch the most wonderful moments..BRVO!!!
ReplyDeleteIt was on my wish-list to see an alpine meadow in flower, with wild flowers blooming and mountain snow in the background. I got my wish the day we drove over Independence Pass, it was a magnificent sight. How wonderful that you can enjoy that sort of thing in your daily life - definitely something to be thankful for :)
ReplyDeleteAlpine meadows. Bliss.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDelete...... breathing deeply with gratitude for your lens....... YAM xx
Such gorgeous photos! Love the hawk's graceful wingtips!
ReplyDeleteThe world comes alive in the spring. So many thankful things indeed.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous Thankful Thursday. Scritches to the pups. ♥
KB this entire post is breathtaking. OH MY WORD.
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Hugs cecilia
Breathtaking indeed and especially needed after this past week. Thank you for sharing your beautiful mountain landscape.
ReplyDeleteIncredible photos! Thanks for sharing because I won't see such sights here in the city.
ReplyDeleteTotal joy to see the flowers, the mountains still with snow, that set of antlers held high, delight in your spring as a hawk soars above. Yes, Thankful in the largest degree.
ReplyDeleteThere is always so much in nature to be thankful for.
ReplyDeleteWe are thankful we have your beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThere's so much to see on your bikes and hikes! ♥
ReplyDeleteJan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
So very beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thankful Thursday!! The flowers are looking so beautiful and our garden is blooming already too. We long the gorgeous photos of the hawk mid flight. Thanks for sharing the lovely photos. Have a beautiful rest of your day.
ReplyDeleteWorld of Animals
Such a wonderful parade of beauty! Thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteOMD, I am so jealous!!!!! It's so beautifuls in your hood! We have had lots of hawks around lately, Ma says they are lookin' for the nests of all the mourning doves around. Sadly, they got one of them we think. I just wish they would go after the rats instead! How can I order an owl??? BOL!!
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Ruby ♥
The antlers are awesome
ReplyDeleteLove those big velvet antlers. Thanks to Hatchi for catching that one!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the hawk in flight! We know that if the dogs tell us something (or someone) is out there they are always right. How nice of Hachi to point your way to the elk.
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