The Daily Forest Report March 21, 2015 The Very First Spring

by nielskunze on March 21, 2015

New Colours

New Colours

“Is there a pinkish hue?” asked George.

“A pinkish hue?” asked Jerry. “Sure… I think there is.”

Cloud Pink

Cloud Pink

Do you remember when clouds were just white… or 56 shades of grey? And the whole sky was a uniform shade of blue?

Turquoise Sky

Turquoise Sky

Yeah… well, it’s not like that anymore. Lately I’ve noticed that the clouds especially have been exhibiting colours in the middle of the day which used to be strictly reserved for sunrise or sunset. The colours are ranging from yellowy-orange to purplish-pink… and no, it’s not due to pollution, not out here.

And then yesterday I noticed that the sky in the west was a completely different colour from the sky in the north. West was cobalt blue, while the north was more of a turquoise as seen above. Is this the new normal?

Island

Island

The colours are very subtle… and seem to change by the hour.

Hole in the Sky

Hole in the Sky

And yes, you are correct in assuming that these colour effects can be added during photo processing, but you’ll just have to trust me that I’m only highlighting what I actually see.

Breaking Through

Breaking Through

Indeed, a new reality really does seem to be breaking through! And just in time… or… er, just out of time, as the case may be.

Canada Geese

Canada Geese

Down at the river, we were honked at by these two, the official harbingers of spring (in Robin’s stead). Goose is also a particularly common totem among writers– you know, the whole Mother Goose thing and writing quills and such. Goose is particularly interested in calling out humans on the epic quest, the mythic adventure. Well, I’m all about that!

Onlookers

Onlookers

The dogs were transfixed and fascinated… and I have to admit that they do look rather tasty (the geese, not the dogs).

And speaking of tasty…

Lucky Rabbit's Foot

Lucky Rabbit’s Foot

Sitka was the lucky one to come across this fresh kill first. She had the bunny’s leg devoured in about a minute and a half.

In the meantime, Toby scooted up ahead, perhaps catching something more on the breeze…

Bunny Face

Bunny Face

…and was rewarded with these other remains. You don’t see that every day!

When I got there, she was desperately trying to swallow it whole before the big bad uncle (me) could take it away. I just insisted on snapping a pic and then I let her eat it. That skull was super crunchy!

Rabbit has come to represent this brand new life we’re now embarking upon… but this is a reminder that the world is still a dangerous place and that there are those who will stop at nothing to try and reverse this breakthrough.

Snagged

Snagged

Let’s not get hung up too much on all that which isn’t working, and focus instead on that which is.

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