Photos That Didn't Fit Into Other Posts

Today I am posting the random photos taken here and there from the past two weeks or so that I saved but which didn't seem to belong to other posts.

This is because I don't have anything else terribly exciting to report.  Not that I need things to be exciting -- I enjoy peace and quiet very much!

First, yesterday Nicole and I went sketching at Richmond Beach Park in Shoreline.  It was foggy in my neighborhood, but brilliantly sunny just a mile away in hers, and as we drove to the park for several miles, it was lovely and clear and we were quite happy -- until we turned down the road to the park only to be met by a fog bank.  Brrrrr!  We braved it anyway, sitting under a picnic shelter to quickly sketch stuff.  We were just about to give up and leave when the sun started breaking through and it warmed up.  Whew.  

I didn't do anything much there, due to drawing as fast as possible.

Next up, from a week or so ago, the first sign of Spring in my garden -- crocus!

Plus a bonus Anna's Hummingbird in my yard:

On a completely unrelated note, here are some goldeneyes from two recent outings -- two different species.  First up, the Common Goldeneye, seen at Magnuson Park:

Secondly, the Barrow's Goldeneye, seen from Golden Gardens Park.  Note the white patch on the face -- tear-drop shape in the Barrow's, round in the Common.

Lastly, from back in late January, when Truman had visitors Chloe and Winston for the day:

Today it is overcast and much cooler out, and rain is in the forecast for later today all the way through the weekend.  Time to work on indoor projects!