Meadowlark, SW of Calgary

Much as I had hoped to upload the first batch of photos taken on Day 5 of my trip to Trinidad, I thought I'd better first add several photos taken today, 22 April 2017. Nothing too inspiring, but wanted them for the record. Tomorrow morning, I will add one bright, colourful bird from Trinidad. After the dull colours of today, I need it.

A group of us had a very enjoyable day today, driving the roads way SW of Calgary, including the Pine Coulee Reservoir. I absolutely love the scenery in this whole area. I have still never driven it myself, as I know I could very easily get myself totally lost in the middle of nowhere.

Almost every bird was seen at a great distance, apart from a Eurasian Collared Dove, a Western Meadowlark, and a Starling. Along one of the gravel roads, our leader stopped for us to enjoy a field of Prairie Crocuses - such a beautiful sight.

We were very lucky with the weather, especially when I look at the weather forecast for this coming week - rain, rain, rain and snow.