The skies looked ominous as we set out for an afternoon walk. Soon the drops fell, scattered at first, then in a steady downpour that echoed through the hood of my raincoat.
We kept on slogging around the bog trail and as we rounded the last corner where the path came out of the trees, sunlight appeared. And not only sunlight, but rainbows. Double, full arches stretching across the landscape. The red-winged blackbird trilled a merry song. As he posed, I snapped several photos of him with the rainbow in the distance.
Mr. Red-wing was oblivious to the rainbow; he was trilling a love song to his mate, luring her near. She finally obliged by perching on a lower branch.
A little further along, Mr. and Mrs. Duck bobbed their heads delicately in a mating ritual. Droplets drip from their beaks as they dip and bob again.
Yes, it's spring in the bog. There will be chilling winds and lots of rain yet, but it's starting.
Linking with Sunlit Sunday, hosted by Karen of My Little Home and Garden.
So lovely to see rainbows.
ReplyDeleteWow! That is a beautiful capture with the bird and the rainbow! There's something to be said for slogging around in the bog after all. Ha! Lots of mating rituals going on around here. Tis the season! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteyes, yes, yes.
ReplyDeleteOn my now more frequent walks with Millie I stop and marvel at signs of spring all around me. I need to peer closely still - apart from the opening daffodils nodding in the breeze which are easy to spot - other signs are still a closely guarded secret. But they are there, all it takes is for me to bend down and search.
That is a beautiful shot of the blackbird with the soft rainbow behind him. Love it! Nice to hear the birds are courting now. We lost all our snow in one night, so I suppose spring will soon be along here as well.
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Beautiful x
ReplyDeleteFantastic pic with the rainbow. Spring - anywhere! - is a reason to smile.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great reward for slogging through the rain!
ReplyDeleteQuite a gift of beauty you received on that afternoon walk.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! What a wonder to see the rainbows and these birds starting their mating rituals.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to see spring in the bog! It is beautiful and the ducks look very happy indeed! xx
ReplyDeleteThe rainbow shot is fantastic, Lorrie! We're expecting a major winter storm here on Wednesday/Thursday which will bring a messy mix of rain and snow. Bah!
ReplyDeleteSpring in the bog is wonderful, especially with the rainbow showing behind the bird.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures - the rainbow and the blackbird is fantastic. And catching the ducks dipping their beaks - spectacular. I hear we have some warm weather headed this way this week - I'm looking forward to it - even if it is just for a few days.
ReplyDeleteLorrie, you take the prettiest pictures and have such a great eye for getting the best shots. The rainbow pic is a beauty, and those roses and candles...sigh!
ReplyDeleteAlso, your lemon macarons looked luscious...lucky hubby!!
Beautiful...that first shot! I love the feeling of spring in the air!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it wonderful to see that first red-winged blackbird of the season? Almost as great as hearing its welcome call again!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking your camera to the bog with you and sharing your photos. Much appreciated.
Beautiful shots, Lorrie. I think it's time for me to get over to the bog for a spring walk. The ducks must be all over the paths right about now.
ReplyDeleteI'd love a walk around /in a bog. So much to look at. To listen to. Love the rainbow photo.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures, Lorrie and that rainbow makes a striking backdrop for the red-winged blackbird!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blackbird!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely photos of the rainbow with the blackbird and the courting ducks! It looks like spring is here! xx Karen
ReplyDeleteWhat a sight on what had been a dreary day, Lorrie!!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteFor some reason I missed this post for Sunlit Sunday. But here it is Wednesday and I hope you've been having the nice sunshine we've had yesterday and today!
ReplyDeleteWhat dreamy images. Something so peaceful here one leaves with.
ReplyDeleteIt is so wonderful...Love it!
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The soft colours of the rainbow off in the distance are so beautiful. What a fabulous backdrop for the bird! It looks like spring is on the way in the bog.
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