A Little Snow, Rain, and Wind Do Not Stop Spring

After many days of above normal temperatures, today we were jerked back to reality with wind, rain, and snow. It would have been easy to stay indoors to avoid the uncomfortable conditions. But, I did not and I was rewarded with some very fun interactions with four pied-billed grebes.

These grebes were hanging out where grebes tend to stay for a few days each spring. Since the area was protected, the water was smooth as glass making for almost easy photography. I did have to over-expose for proper levels, but that was simple enough to do. Then all that was needed was to press the shutter release button… over and over and over.

Pied-billed grebes were not the only bird species carrying on with Spring. Seven great egrets and wood ducks were working along the Wapsipinicon River. These pictures show some of them.

The blooming bloodroots from yesterday were not blooming today. Today’s weather was rough on the blossoms.