Captured this male Common Goldeneye as he was making tracks around the bend of the river to catch up with his migrating mates.

Leaving a wake of snowflakes in its path on a bitterly cold day, a Bald Eagle glides through the air with grace and purpose . . .

Water drops off the beak of a mute swan between dips in the river to grab some grub. Although not native to North America, mute swans do have their own charm and grace.

We had a nice snow earlier this week, and the girls had a wonderful time doing what they love to do!

Here is another beautiful bank along Ol' Man River. . .

Goldeneye's gotta go . . Deuces!

No fishing pole needed when you have talons like this young'un . . .

What may at first glance appear to be a rare Spirit bear is actually Paczki, our 10-year old golden retriever. She's shaking off the snow after making the most beautiful snow angel. Since today is Fat Tuesday, also known as Paczki Day, we're lucky to love a Paczki all day long!

"Hey Peter, did we make a wrong turn or something? What's the deal with all of this river ice?" "Hmmm, not sure Paul, but sure wish we'd stayed down south a little longer. Whose bright idea was this?" "Not sure Peter, I just followed you . . . "