Signs of Spring

My favorite time of year is definitely Spring. The arrival of the first blossoms of Crocus and Daffodils in February brings the realization that the cold and often dreary months of winter are once again doomed. My disposition improves and my energy level increases. Spring also brings back our migrating bird populations. I thoroughly enjoy watching for returning Warblers, Shorebirds and other Passerines. In the accompaning photograph are two signs of Spring. The pink blooms and the Ross's Goose together made this spring an enchanting experience. This particular Goose was an unexpected visitor. In my area there had only been 1 other Ross's Goose reported over many years. He dropped in on the ponds of a local Nature Center and stayed for several weeks. The general thought was that he was sick or injured and was just needing to recuperate. I went to his location at lunch one afternoon. I saw the Goose and I saw the pink blooms. I asked, "why don't you swim over under those blossoms"? In a few minutes he did exactly that and I took this photograph. It was the last frame on the roll as I had used the other frames to document his presence. Of all the pictures I took of Mr. Ross this last frame was the only keeper. Anyway, I still remember the warmth and beauty of that spring afternoon and the cooperative Ross's Goose.