Two different turtles we've seen in our yard. The box turtle was an unsurprising find, but the snapping turtle (whose shell was about 12" by 18") really seemed out of place, since we don't have any water on our property.

Summer! Just curious where you are from. I've been to The Arches many times but I always take a pic from the other side, looking out to the ocean. I think this is the first time I have seen a picture looking the other way.

No spring color here for another month at least. Unless you go to the Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh. These pics are from last year. Haven't been there yet this year.

Dawn, I loved birding in SD. The Audubon group there was so nice and fun, I went on birding field trips with them frequently. Moved to OC and the group here is...let's say, not like that. I lasted two field trips. So I rarely bird anymore. There are more than one species of godwits; the one in your photo is a Marbled Godwit--the most expected one to see in the area.