Late springs walk + koan tree

Catching up. 

From a number of morning walks near bright Pond and in Glencarlyn Park in late spring.

We really like our new neighbor, Earl the Vulture, who now lives at Long Branch Nature Center. A friendly guy. Really. 

Earl

Bunch of spring flowers and the koan tree twice - with a goose and by itself

 

Koan tree | 4 views in April

 

Koan tree as spring approaches

 

Koan tree with goose

 Bright Pond, Reston, VA. 

 This goose and its family knows us, and vice-versa.

Koan tree | winter thaw, ducks

From recent walks; Bright Pond, Reston VA.

A Winters Tale | Ice and thawing on Bright Pond, with koan tree

 

Koan tree | winter rain

 Bright Pond is partially flooded, and there is a steady cold rain falling.

Koan tree | geese, snow, change

 From recent walks around Bright Pond.

Koan tree and red berries in the snow

 

Respite. A quiet day. Koan tree, two walks. beauty in the skies and a flower in the garden

Walking around my Glencarlyn neighborhood after a rainstorm, and another walk at dusk around Bright Pond.

Grace.

Needed.

Koan tree, Bright Pond. Summer 2025

 

Koan tree, before and after the rains