First signs of spring. Dipper nest being renewed, Feb. 27th.

 I was surprised to see that a pair of dippers are already busy preparing their nest for the year, 2/27.

 One bird is working on the inside of the nest, while its mate stands by.

Live moss is added to the entry of last years nest.

Sunrise Feb. 6

Sunrise from Deer Mesa, Taos, 2/6.

A winter of little snow, 2018.

 El Salto.

 Chimayoses(?) from Deer Mesa, after a storm, 2/16.

 El Salto, 1/25.

Little snow on Vallecitos, 2/3.

Extraordinary ducks! Common Goldeneyes. Jan/Feb 2018.

 Female Goldeneye.

 Landing, 1/27.

 Check those feet!

And head shape.

Jan/Feb 2018. On the rivers. Taos.

 Along the Rio Pueblo, 1/26.

 Red River confluence, 2/2.

Otter under ice, near CO. line, Rio Grande, 2/2.

Taos sunset, Feb. 6, 2018

Winter light in Taos, 2/6/18.