Pelican in flight, Quinn Dam
At the end of March, we were looking at the beginning of spring, buds on the trees, no need for snow boots, etc.
At the end of April, we have dug out from a cumulative 40 inches of snow. The buds are just now beginning to re-show. The migratory birds, slowed by the repeated storm, are starting to come through at last. So we headed east to Wall and Badlands to check out the spring action. Enjoy.
Pelican gliding
Meadowlark, Quinn
Meadowlark posing, Quinn
Grain elevator, Quinn
Cottonwood and snow wisps
I-90 concretia
Loggerhead shrike seeking next victim
Tree swallow pretending to be a bluebird
Prairie dogs. I have no explanation for the one at the back right.
Spring. Finally.
None shall pass.
Bison bull looking good after the winter
I said, none shall pass.
Two bison above Sage Creek
Timelessness
Only in South Dakota. I am kind of sorry I missed this.
Curlew in the grass, looking for..
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...the other curlew in the grass. Their calls are hauntingly beautiful.
Feeding
Resplendent curlew
The plumage patterns showed up better in black and white
Curlews in spring
Curlews in barbed-wire frame
Looking at us
Preening and resting after a long migration
Railroad trestle, Wasta
Railroad trestle, Wasta
Ghost cottonwoods, Wasta
What part of "none shall pass" do you not understand?
House, Base Line Road
Pronghorn in sunlight
Buildings, Owanka
Buildings, Owanka
Grain elevator, Owanka
Town greeter, Owanka
Truck, Owanka
House, Base Line Road
Great blue heron
Downfall
House, Wasta
