Howdee all,
A few days ago Jeff and I joined Sicksta Charlene's Hiking group for a short evening hike to Deep Creek. We started around six in the evening, still quite warm. In the 80s
It felt great to finally make it into the woods…..
And when by the water it felt like someone opened up the refrigerator door,
Very refreshing, on a hot summer day.
We didn't travel much further than to this creek, as time was running out.We made it back to the meadow as sun was starting to set.
The meadow and its flowers were lit up.
Flower seeds catching the light.
In the tall grasses I heard some scurrying and found a Green-tailed Towhee
I wasn't able to get a photo of this shy bird.I did get a few photos of this Greater Sage Grouse. The end of a wonderful evening hike.
Oh my goodness...that first shot of the meadow really struck me. I loved seeing the hikers in shadow looking out over the valley. It's very beautiful and something I'd like to see.
ReplyDeleteOkay, after seeing these photos I am ready to pack my bags and move there..that is, until the first snow flake falls! What a wonderful hike! Great photos too!
ReplyDeleteGotta' love those BIG Montana skies.
ReplyDeleteExcellent captures Dawn.
Beautiful pictures Dawn... I love your style of having fun! We love hiking and this looked like a fun one!!! Have fun and enjoy your Sistah!!!
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Donna
The scenery is breathtaking! I love the forest. Beautiful pictures of the flower seeds and grouse. A very nice hike - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind comment regarding my grosbeak fledgling..I do spend time watching them all... Montana is just beautiful and I have not been out west yet... Michelle
ReplyDeleteLoved the picture of the seeds getting ready to FLY!!!! Did you help any along by blowing on them?
ReplyDeleteThis is a totally freaking awsome time to be out west.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of the flowers & grasshoppers... Hope your hike was great and I can't wait for the next set of pictures. Looks like you are having a great time!
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Jenifer
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You both would love it here..and i am sure would take awesome photos!
@Gaelyn
Yeah..they sure are big skies.
I am sure this is one of the many places u have been.
squawmama
Thanks...You should put this hike on your list..very nice.
who knows ..maybe sometime our paths will cross and we can hike together.
April
Oh glad you liked the flower seeds. i thought hey were so cool in the sun.
Rambling Woods
Thanks for your nice comments as always..
The cool thing about blogging is that you get to experience other places without being there.
but someday you should come out here..you would love it miss rambling nature lady!
Adele
Thanks my dear sicksta..i did shake a few or two..but mostly just liked looking how the seeds glowed.
Steve B
hee hee..you are so right ..it is totally freaking awesome..
I would love to see your photos of out here..bet they would be Most totally awesome!!:)
Jenifer
Thanks Jenifer..
samantha
Thanks.