Some strange and wondrous beings visited our backyard pond in recent days, taking advantage of the unusually cold weather we’d been experiencing.
They disappeared last night, and I doubt I’ll see them again this year. After a month of sunshine and extreme (for us) low temperatures, we’re finally getting back to our “normal” west coast winter: grey skies, rain and – mercifully – warmer temperatures.
The daily dose of sunshine was nice while it lasted, and I enjoyed meeting the lovely, dancing pond creatures. But I’m a true west coaster, so I’m happy enough to have the familiar sound of rain on the roof once more.
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Eye on Environment 
Such an intriguing capture! It must have been strange to have such cold weather where you are. Glad it has abated. We still have a lot to go through…
Thanks, Sherry. Yes, I don’t envy you! Stay warm, stay cozy…I’m sure you can find lots of interesting photographic subjects indoors!