Cycle of Spring

All photos taken on June 1, 2022.

I still recall the excitement I experienced as a young child, when the cold, snowy winter dissolved into warm sloppy spring. I would constantly pester Mom, asking when I could get my bike out and go for a ride. In truth, little has changed in the ensuing 60 years. I still look forward to weather and roads improving to the point where I can get the bike out.

One short ride before the end of April, the long ride we had in Vancouver and the fact that I had a new bike only added to the excitement. We rode out East of town past greening fields, herds of cattle and horses, when something caught my eye. Why does that horse have 8 legs and 2 tails? When we stopped to take a look, we could not believe our eyes.

Cycle of Spring ©

Pull out the bikes and get them ready,

long country roads beckon us anew.

Winter spent indoors, pretty steady

we just drove or took walks, quite a few.

Soft spring air rushes by our faces,

biking along, splendid views does bring.

Down on the farm, there’s some new faces

each beginning their cycle of spring.

Typical country scene – green fields and garbage exposed by the snow melt

Male red winged blackbirds keep watch for any intruders approaching their nest.

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The American Coot is grazing on the local prairie pothole

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Closer inspection explained the 8 leg, 2 tail horse

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This little foal was likely less than 24 hours old.

It was wobbly and did not handle side slopes very well.

After a bit of rolling back and forth, it was right side up

Mom was not worried. She knew this little one would be just fine

and she was right, as it stood up on spindly, shaky legs

Such a miracle of nature

Watching Mom, she was already trying to eat that green stuff

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the open road

You lookin’ at me? Moooove along. Nothin’ to see here.

Herd of cows. Of course, I’ve heard of cows.