Crocuses

The first flower to bloom of the year in the Yukon is the crocus. I remember going on crocus hunts in the spring when I was a kid. I always look forward to their arrival. I came upon a hill full of them this morning.

Leaves and branches in a frozen pond.

Nice little birds.
I was with my friend's 4 year old daughter Maya when I took this photo. At first she was excited to see the little birds, then her enthusiasms wained and she said "Lowa it's time to go stop playing with the birdies now"