I am working on helping Spring get here.

 I thought if I posted some pictures of my pretty yellow roses that maybe Spring would decide that it is time she showed up.

These pretty roses are tiny but full of fragrance that lasts for several weeks.

It is hard to believe that when they are in full bloom that their beautiful flower is the size of a dime coin.  Makes them even more precious.

And I am seeing more sightings of my favorite bird here on the harbor lately.  The Blue Heron is such a mystical bird and seems so mysterious as he stands quietly in the tall grass as I pass him by.  always a treat to see.

SITES ON THE HARBOR

Our weather is warming but we are having our winter rains.  I don't mind the rain...I don't like the snow.

And of course the dog doesn't care if we have both..she just wants to go on her daily walk-abouts.

We encountered another Blue Heron not far from the house today.

As long as the dog keeps moving along the trail the bird doesn't move a feather.  And because of his stillness, I don't believe that the dog is even aware of him.

Now, the ducks and the large Canadian Geese...that's another story.  As soon as either of them see us coming along the path, they all launch into a loud chorus that half the city can hear.

And of course she is going to go running their way to see what all the commotion is about.

Dumb birds!

Smart dog!