Windy...

I love seeing large birds, like this Red-shouldered hawk, with their feathers ruffled by a stiff wind. Spotted this one, perched on 'The Snag', at the beginning of our morning walk. Glad I decided to bring along the camera! 

'The wind shows us how close to the edge we are.'
__Joan Didion

I'm proud to be 50% Irish, on my mother's side! So Happy St. Patrick's Day to all of us! m