Kip’s Comments - March 15, 2026

Weathering the Weather - Two Viewpoints

Whether we approve of the weather this weekend or not, soon we will be treated to wind and snow on top of the rain and ice that fell earlier today. It would be tempting to hunker down on the couch inside to avoid the misery. But, I had to go out to “see” our outdoor landscape and wildlife. Ugly conditions or not, I found plenty to photograph. I will divide this post into “Wildlife” and “Scenery” views of weathering the weather. (By the way… I saw my first turkey vulture of the year, so winter must be over!)

Wildlife:

Canada Goose in Snow - Image 1072998

Ducks in Snow - Image 1073032

Ducks in Snow - Image 1073058

Mallards in Snow - Image 1073128

Mallard in Snow - Image 1073134

Mallard in Snow - Image 1073135

Mallards in Snow - Image 1073156

Mallard in Snow - Image 1073162

Northern Shoveler and Canada Goose - Image 1073171

Northern Shoveler and Mallards in Snow - Image 1073199

Northern Shoveler in Snow - Image 1073221

Sandhill Cranes in Snow - Image 1073289

Scenery - The conditions were such that some scenes looked as good in black and white as they did in full color.

Timber in Snow - Image 1073350

Timber in Snow - Image 1073350mono

Timber in Snow - Image 1073350sele

Timber in Snow - Image 1073366

Timber in Snow - Image 1073366mono

Timber in Snow - Image 1073376

Timber in Snow - Image 1073376mono

Lone Tree in Snow - Image 1073103

Lone Tree in Snow - Image 1073103hiconsmo