The sky is the limit

 

We had a terrible storm last week which covered much of eastern North America over several days. Afterwards, it took our city three days to clear a path on the boardwalk so we missed some time outdoors. However, when we did walk there, the setting did not disappoint. Our first day back, the clouds winked at us. 

Bands of blue cloud in an overcast sky have come to signal that bad weather is on the horizon. The day before the storm, the sky foretold what was to come. Watching the sky is a winter pass time now.

One day, two crows in conversation in an old tree, made me stop and listen. They were happy to have walkers back on the boardwalk for some easy snacks.

Another day, two American Black Ducks skated around on the frozen stream. They looked ready for the spring thaw too.

We saw kite-boarders on the ice covered bay this past Saturday. 

Three kites took boarders along the bay in the breeze that day. 

At times the boarders were high above the ice surface. 

It looked like a perfect day for the sport.

Finally, this past week, we saw one of the neighbourhood foxes as it hunted one morning, crossing through the back yard. It stopped briefly under our oak tree before heading out as I photographed it through the kitchen window.

In a world which is more dangerous by the day, I wish you some peace of mind in your life this week.