Again, cheats from Yellowstone. The eagle above looks like it is just molting the last of the juvenile feather set. I’ll not going to say that’s definate …
Big Birds
Branches and Sky
These were both taken recently… the above is one of those trees that holds onto their leaves until spring. Just to make sure that there is raking year round, I guess.
Osprey
I feel like it’s sorta cheating to use photos from Yellowstone. I mean, where’s the challenge? Those pesky birds and critters are just all over the place.
Hart’s Pass and a part of the Cascade Crest Trail
The area near Hart’s Pass has always been a favorite of mine. You can drive all the way up to subalpine meadows. (once the road is open … and what a road … not for those nervous about heights)
Unfortunately, a big section of what used to be the campground that I favored most burned several years ago. It’s still nice, but it has lost some of what made it special.
Another Misty Ridge
Regular readers will have noted that I often have images of misty mountain ridges. And yes, I really like the mystery of watching clouds move through the forested ridges that are so common in the Olympic Mountains. So, I hope you enjoy this one, it’s a nice one that shows the misty mood pretty well.