Spring pictures

Just a bunch of random pictures of things that catch my eye as I get around. We are covered up in waterfowl and shorebirds right now. All the winter snow and spring rains have filled all the potholes, and every one has ducks on it. Lots of other spring birds and animals out now too.

Hybrid grouse

Check out the awesome pictures of the hybrid sage grouse/ sharptail grouse on this blog from Eastern Montana. He's got some great photos from the grouse leks, and lots of other interesting stuff.

Hybrid Grouse Photos

Lost and Found

It seems we've misplaced spring up here. Has anyone seen it? It never got above zero today, wind chills in the -30 degree range, and light snow all day. The picture below is the official back porch low from last night.

If you see spring around anywhere, please send it this way!

Good friends and good dogs

Last weekend the dogs and I made a run down to Lewistown to visit with my friend Brad, and a couple of his fine dogs. Brad's a fellow Montana bird hunting fool. Not to mention, he's got some fine dogs too.

Here's Brad walking in on his shorthair, Deacon. I believe Tiegen is in there somewhere too, but I cant find him.

Here's Brad walking in on his setter, Tiegen.

And again...

Notice a trend here?

Here's one of Bull and Ivy getting in on the action.
All in all, we had a great time. Who knew Lewistown was in the banana belt? It was 60 degrees that day, and 17 when I arrived back home, three hours away. Brad, you've got a spot here come this fall.