Sandhill Cranes

The Sandhills are back from their winter vacation. One can hear their cries often but seldom are they seen; Sandhill cranes' cries seem to come from everywhere at once and the eye cannot locate them. But their voices are welcome and seem to say that all is well.

A Beginning...

The first hint of Spring in Wisconsin--the crocus, popping up near sun-warmed porch concrete through leaf litter and rabbit droppings. The tulips have also dared to poke spiky green beginnings into damp and foggy morning air. They know that even if rain turns back into snow for a time, they'll be fine; they can't let the crocus be the only ones brave enough to rise up in early March.