Our spring snowstorm arrived on schedule, and I am so grateful that I'm retired.
I hated commuting on snowy, icy roads.
Terry and I were warm and cozy even though the power went out for a bit.
Spring Snow ~ Can you spot the deer hunkered down in the center?
Aurora, Colorado, USA
May 6, 2025
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One week later it was 80ºF at lunchtime.
Such is springtime in on the high plains of Colorado.
Cottonwoods Leafing
Along Piney Creek
Aurora, Colorado, USA
May 9, 2026
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This month, I've been out and about enjoying all the springtime sights ~
like the water skippers I first saw as a small child on a calm pond.
They delight me every time I spot them.
Water Skipper ~ Gerridae
Along Piney Creek
Aurora, Colorado, USA
May 9, 2026
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Baby black-tailed prairie dogs are so cute, and I look for them every spring.
These five raced for their burrow, the moment they saw me inching closer.
Baby Black-tailed Prairie Dogs Running for Cover
Red-tailed Hawk Park
Aurora, Colorado, USA
May 11, 2026
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Old Man Cottonwood is still surviving, many years after he toppled over.
I'm always wary when I walk around massive cottonwoods.
They are under stress from our severe drought in recent years,
and so many huge limbs and trees have come crashing down.
Old Man Cottonwood
Along Piney Creek
Aurora, Colorado, USA
May 2, 2026
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Peek-a-Boo! I see you!
Over the years, I've gotten very good at spying mule deer in secluded spots.
Their adorable, exceptionally large ears give them away.
Muley Deer
Along Piney Creek
Aurora, Colorado, USA
May 9, 2026
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Sometimes the mule deer are easy to see.
They like to lie down on the lawns around houses adjoining the park.
I came upon three bucks and a doe behind a fence on such a lawn.
I tried to get closer, for better photos, but the biggest male began to make
distressing, growling sounds I've never heard from a muley before.
I beat a hasty retreat. 😂
Two Bucks and One Doe
Along Piney Creek
Aurora, Colorado, USA
May 9, 2026
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The Growling Buck
Along Piney Creek
Aurora, Colorado, USA
May 9, 2026
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While we were in Hawai'i, I missed part of a nearby project on Sampson Gulch.
The existing basin has been enlarged, and flood control channels have been added.
It's so frustrating that I haven't been able to learn more about this project,
because it's really interesting to see the work that's happening.
Samson Gulch Catchment Basin
Aurora, Colorado, USA
May 11, 2026
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Samson Gulch Catchment Basin
Aurora, Colorado, USA
May 11, 2026
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Installing More Flood Controls Features Farther Down Sampson Gulch
Aurora, Colorado, USA
May 11, 2026
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From the massive to the tiny, we live in such a fascinating world.
A Bee Pollinating Chokecherry Flowers
Along Sampson Gulch
Aurora, Colorado, USA
May 11, 2026
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Like this mourning dove sitting patiently on her nest above our garage door
while I sweep our front porch. She didn't move a feather!
Little Mama Mourning Dove
Our Home
Aurora, Colorado, USA
May 11, 2026
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“Open your eyes and see what you can with them before they close forever,”
look at the wonders all around you. It's a magnificent world!
Like thisI'm linking to Gillena's Lunch Break, Nicole's Friday Face Off, Tom's Aloha Friday, and Debra's She Who Seeks.
Have a great weekend!
Till next time ~
Fundy Blue
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My next post will be IWSG Day
Wednesday, May 22nd. 🤞
On the Bay of Fundy
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