Morning and afternoon views

 

This morning a Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) rested at our water bath for a few minutes.  It was a good opportunity for a close view of the beautiful pale blue color around its eye.

This afternoon Eric looked out to the east and asked, "Why is it so dark outside?"

 

Then we heard the thunder, saw several lightning flashes, and watched as a long rainbow formed and paused over the inland mountains:

 

 

Here's to being hopeful during stressful times.