Just my photos & observations. 📍Montana/Ohio 🌎🌻☕🐦📷 'Joys come from simple and natural things: mist over meadows, sunlight on leaves, the path of the moon over water.' ~Sigurd Olsonhttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mksaelb3ps2dThis mountain bluebird is looking his best heading into the weekend. #Birds #Montana01 May 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksaelb3ps2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mkqlhaelqk2tLooking north, across an area called Dry Gulch, into the mountains of the Bob Marshall Wilderness.30 Apr 2026 21:43 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqlhaelqk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mkpi2sfadk2gThe quaking aspen catkins can be seen across the valley.30 Apr 2026 11:10 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpi2sfadk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mki3je6w2s2eSnow squall over the mountains. #Montana27 Apr 2026 12:36 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mki3je6w2s2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mk7c55rcp22iThe ospreys are back. I've been looking forward to seeing them return to the valley this spring. #Montana24 Apr 2026 00:41 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk7c55rcp22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mjwqytf6hc2lStarting to see Long-billed Curlews out in the fields. #Birds #Montana20 Apr 2026 15:13 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwqytf6hc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mjrkmfdwh22oThe northern lights made an appearance in the wee hours of a cold Saturday morning here in western Montana. It was a pretty nice show, despite a few clouds. #Montana18 Apr 2026 13:35 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjrkmfdwh22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mjpgei64o22tDo you ever get the feeling you are being watched? This Columbian Ground Squirrel was keep an eye on me as I stopped to take photos. #Montana17 Apr 2026 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpgei64o22thttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mjkqrtuk3s2qReflections on my favorite duck pond. #Montana15 Apr 2026 20:37 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkqrtuk3s2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mjd5ln2jec2eThis boisterous Western Meadowlark was mid-song. His song rings out from atop the fencepost, as if it was just to brighten your day. #Montana12 Apr 2026 20:05 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjd5ln2jec2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mjalvwxzr22dThe Sandhill Cranes can be seen and heard everywhere now. It won't be too long and we'll be seeing some colts. #Montana11 Apr 2026 19:43 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjalvwxzr22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mj5v3vserk2jAll is quiet on the North Fork Blackfoot River. No doubt that will change soon. #Montana10 Apr 2026 17:50 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5v3vserk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mj3ie4k43k2vDon't let this cute little fluff ball fool you. These Northern Shrikes are fierce predators. #Montana09 Apr 2026 18:56 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3ie4k43k2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3miymc3msbc23I've been seeing so many mountain bluebirds this spring. They are just beautiful. #Montana08 Apr 2026 15:29 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3miymc3msbc23https://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mitme7bmjk2oThe lake is almost ice free but the Lewis and Clark mountains have some fresh snow. #Montana06 Apr 2026 15:47 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mitme7bmjk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mir7fugjoc2oRing-necked ducks on the lake.05 Apr 2026 16:50 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mir7fugjoc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3milt224vjk2hWhite-tailed deer enjoying a warm spring afternoon. #Montana03 Apr 2026 13:25 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3milt224vjk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mijb76qkjs2cJohn Muir said the following about the Ponderosa Pine, "Of all the pines, this one gives forth the finest music to the winds." #Montana02 Apr 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijb76qkjs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mihceycsuc2rLots of water in the valley from the recent snow melt. More snow on the way? #Montana01 Apr 2026 18:16 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihceycsuc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mifaykx2522jLots of ducks moving through on the lake. I see Ring-necked, Common Goldeneye and Northern Pintail (one of my favorites). #Montana31 Mar 2026 22:46 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mifaykx2522jhttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mi7kbhxu5c2oA young mule deer wandering about the brush. Mom is keeping a close watch. #Montana29 Mar 2026 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi7kbhxu5c2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mi4rbttc3223I was eyeing some ducks through my camera viewfinder when these trumpeter swans launched from another part of the pond. What a wonderful surprise! #Montana28 Mar 2026 13:44 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi4rbttc3223https://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mi263flack2oI trekked down behind the house, in the face of a cold, west wind, to take in last night's sunset. #Montana27 Mar 2026 12:55 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi263flack2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mhsjb2umps2eEarly airport sunrise.24 Mar 2026 11:53 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhsjb2umps2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mhb3jwzuvc2lSigh, 18°F. It seems a little harsh considering it was 73°F just two days ago.17 Mar 2026 13:33 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhb3jwzuvc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mgy7omx4ms27The deafening chorus of the tiny spring peeper. This unseasonably warm weather has them calling all day long.14 Mar 2026 00:53 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgy7omx4ms27https://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mgpxjjgjs22v"No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn." ~ Hal Borland Some of the crocuses are blooming nicely. It is good to see a flower again.10 Mar 2026 18:05 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgpxjjgjs22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mgaeaxizuk2uAn odoriferous reminder that spring is on the way. The early blooms of the eastern skunk cabbage in the local marsh.04 Mar 2026 13:11 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgaeaxizuk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mfuipq4dcc2kI only see these white-crowned sparrows but on rare occasion in the winter but they remain one my favorite sparrows.27 Feb 2026 19:59 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfuipq4dcc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/hikingrob.bsky.social/post/3mfprpueqx227A visitor in the freshly fallen snow.25 Feb 2026 22:56 +0000at://did:plc:ecpdfkehno6lgblqbcfnbkge/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfprpueqx227