Yellow Bear Caterpillars

Yellow Bear Caterpillars

While hiking, we spied hundreds of these fuzzy caterpillars amongst the wildflowers.

 

Picnic Spot

Picnic Spot

I think this forgotten, overgrown picnic table is so lovely.  And the light today was ethereal.

 

Nesting Hawk

Nesting Hawk

While hiking in the Austin Nature Preserve, I spotted this hawk resting on her nest high in the tree tops.

 

Putting Down Roots

Putting Down Roots

Zilker Park hillside.

 

Busy Bees

Busy Bees

The honey bees are also delighted that it is finally Spring.

 

Washing Windows

Washing Windows

As seen from the roof of the Whole Foods building in downtown Austin.  The tree in the left of the shot is growing in Whole …

 

Valle De La Luna

Valle De La Luna

Sun-kissed pink rock in Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon).  I spent a semester studying in Argentina several years ago, and took this …

 

Snapper

Snapper

Saturday morning trips to the Austin Farmer’s Market  are always exciting.  This fisherman brought fresh snapper.  Here, he is showing me the fish’s teeth.

 

Spring is Near

Spring is Near

Signs of Spring in Mayfield Park.

 

Love at First Sight

Love at First Sight

What you cannot hear is this boy’s squeal of absolute delight as he runs toward the brilliant peacock in Mayfield Park.