In the early days, before the ice is out and snow lingers, we watch .
Hope stretches for signs that spring will soon surge forward.
We go to places where current pushes at ice edge
And crystals form on shorelines.
We go hunting the early ones, the Buffleheads and Mallards, and Canada Geese but the Swans' white on navy blue
Arrest us on the shore.
Leaving slowly, savouring life's reach for spring,
Peering deer, robins on rails and cautious chipmunks
Lift winter’s pursed lips
To a smile.
Swans
Canada Geese
Mallards
Male Bufflehead
Canada Geese and Mallard pair
White tailed deer
Robin
Chipmunk
