For the first time since my last drive on 22 February 2024, I thought I would take the risk of getting out and seeing how I would manage with driving for a few hours. I kind of knew what to expect, and today my body is in far worse pain. Hopefully, it will improve a little in the next day or two.

I wanted to see the American White Pelicans that have now started to return to Frank Lake, SE of Calgary. By the time I got there, a group had finished up their morning there, but there were still a lot of birders/photographers in the area. My plans did not include getting out of my car and walking at all - and there is a LOT of flooding around the birding blind, anyway. I was happy just to see the Pelicans from a distance and to take several poor shots just for the record.

After this quick visit, I then drove westward and then back eastward to the main highway going home. The weather was beautiful, with a sky full of layers of clouds. It felt so good to see the mountains again after so many weeks, and to drive a few familiar roads SW of Calgary.

Sounds a little pathetic, but I was actually happy to see three Canada Geese! For a few months, I have basically seen nothing. An American Robin was nice to see, too. Saw and missed a Western Meadowlark, which flew before I could get a photo. Also saw two hawks, which also flew immediately. Plenty of time ahead over the summer to get out again and see a variety of species. Yesterday was just a test to see if I could manage a drive.

Today, 13 April 2024, our temperature is 16°C (FEELS LIKE 15°C) at 6:30 pm. Forecast for Tuesday, 16 April, is snow!

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For the first time since my last drive on 22 February 2024, I thought I would take the risk of getting out and seeing how I would manage with driving for a few hours. I kind of knew what to expect, and today my body is in far worse pain. Hopefully, it will improve a little in the next day or two.

I wanted to see the American White Pelicans that have now started to return to Frank Lake, SE of Calgary. By the time I got there, a group had finished up their morning there, but there were still a lot of birders/photographers in the area. My plans did not include getting out of my car and walking at all - and there is a LOT of flooding around the birding blind, anyway. I was happy just to see the Pelicans from a distance and to take several poor shots just for the record.

After this quick visit, I then drove westward and then back eastward to the main highway going home. The weather was beautiful, with a sky full of layers of clouds. It felt so good to see the mountains again after so many weeks, and to drive a few familiar roads SW of Calgary.

Sounds a little pathetic, but I was actually happy to see three Canada Geese! For a few months, I have basically seen nothing. An American Robin was nice to see, too. Saw and missed a Western Meadowlark, which flew before I could get a photo. Also saw two hawks, which also flew immediately. Plenty of time ahead over the summer to get out again and see a variety of species. Yesterday was just a test to see if I could manage a drive.

Today, 13 April 2024, our temperature is 16°C (FEELS LIKE 15°C) at 6:30 pm. Forecast for Tuesday, 16 April, is snow!

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For the first time since my last drive on 22 February 2024, I thought I would take the risk of getting out and seeing how I would manage with driving for a few hours. I kind of knew what to expect, and today my body is in far worse pain. Hopefully, it will improve a little in the next day or two.

I wanted to see the American White Pelicans that have now started to return to Frank Lake, SE of Calgary. By the time I got there, a group had finished up their morning there, but there were still a lot of birders/photographers in the area. My plans did not include getting out of my car and walking at all - and there is a LOT of flooding around the birding blind, anyway. I was happy just to see the Pelicans from a distance and to take several poor shots just for the record.

After this quick visit, I then drove westward and then back eastward to the main highway going home. The weather was beautiful, with a sky full of layers of clouds. It felt so good to see the mountains again after so many weeks, and to drive a few familiar roads SW of Calgary.

Sounds a little pathetic, but I was actually happy to see three Canada Geese! For a few months, I have basically seen nothing. An American Robin was nice to see, too. Saw and missed a Western Meadowlark, which flew before I could get a photo. Also saw two hawks, which also flew immediately. Plenty of time ahead over the summer to get out again and see a variety of species. Yesterday was just a test to see if I could manage a drive.

Today, 13 April 2024, our temperature is 16°C (FEELS LIKE 15°C) at 6:30 pm. Forecast for Tuesday, 16 April, is snow!

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For the first time since my last drive on 22 February 2024, I thought I would take the risk of getting out and seeing how I would manage with driving for a few hours. I kind of knew what to expect, and today my body is in far worse pain. Hopefully, it will improve a little in the next day or two.

I wanted to see the American White Pelicans that have now started to return to Frank Lake, SE of Calgary. By the time I got there, a group had finished up their morning there, but there were still a lot of birders/photographers in the area. My plans did not include getting out of my car and walking at all - and there is a LOT of flooding around the birding blind, anyway. I was happy just to see the Pelicans from a distance and to take several poor shots just for the record. (Much better Pelican images in my Pelican album.)

After this quick visit, I then drove westward and then back eastward to the main highway going home. The weather was beautiful, with a sky full of layers of clouds. It felt so good to see the mountains again after so many weeks, and to drive a few familiar roads SW of Calgary.

Sounds a little pathetic, but I was actually happy to see three Canada Geese! For a few months, I have basically seen nothing. An American Robin was nice to see, too. Saw and missed a Western Meadowlark, which flew before I could get a photo. Also saw two hawks, which also flew immediately. Plenty of time ahead over the summer to get out again and see a variety of species. Yesterday was just a test to see if I could manage a drive.

Today, 13 April 2024, our temperature is 16°C (FEELS LIKE 15°C) at 6:30 pm. Forecast for Tuesday, 16 April, is snow!

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For the first time since my last drive on 22 February 2024, I thought I would take the risk of getting out and seeing how I would manage with driving for a few hours. I kind of knew what to expect, and today my body is in far worse pain. Hopefully, it will improve a little in the next day or two.

I wanted to see the American White Pelicans that have now started to return to Frank Lake, SE of Calgary. By the time I got there, a group had finished up their morning there, but there were still a lot of birders/photographers in the area. My plans did not include getting out of my car and walking at all - and there is a LOT of flooding around the birding blind, anyway. I was happy just to see the Pelicans from a distance and to take several poor shots just for the record.

After this quick visit, I then drove westward and then back eastward to the main highway going home. The weather was beautiful, with a sky full of layers of clouds. It felt so good to see the mountains again after so many weeks, and to drive a few familiar roads SW of Calgary.

Sounds a little pathetic, but I was actually happy to see three Canada Geese! For a few months, I have basically seen nothing. An American Robin was nice to see, too. Saw and missed a Western Meadowlark, which flew before I could get a photo. Also saw two hawks, which also flew immediately. Plenty of time ahead over the summer to get out again and see a variety of species. Yesterday was just a test to see if I could manage a drive.

Today, 13 April 2024, our temperature is 16°C (FEELS LIKE 15°C) at 6:30 pm. Forecast for Tuesday, 16 April, is snow!

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