I sat here this morning trying to remember yesterday’s great idea for a blog post.  :think: The only thought that came to mind was my sister, Maggie’s, FB post: “The biggest lie I tell myself is, ‘I don’t need to write that down, I’ll remember it.’ ”

As I contemplated the truth of that, I heard a raucous chattering.  It could only be one thing.  Sand hill cranes!  And indeed a flight of them organized over our house.  I though I might be able to capture a “grab shot.”  I opened the blinds and picked up the camera . . .  Not a crane in sight.

Then, I saw that they had landed in the field behind us.  I set up the tripod and camera at the office window.  I zoomed in to the max to see if could rescue the moment.  The results were not dramatic.

Other attempts did not bring better results.

Canada geese have been around for a while now.  Spring will arrive very soon.

Are you ready?