Backspray on the surf #DailyGratitude

(Three photos.)

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Anybody know what kind of bird this is?

His (or her) call was something I'm not used to hearing around here.

White-crowned sparrow #DailyGratitude

On very high zoom, haloed with light.

Butterfly neighborhoods #DailyGratitude

(Two photos.) There's a tree for the monarchs and an area of ground cover for the gulf fritillaries. And they don't mix much. I can almost say which kind of butterfly it is just by where I spot it. 

This morning's Cloud Painter sunrise #DailyGratitude

Looking west at the reflection of the sunrise.

So much for personal space

 (Two photos.) Once again, the cat gets comfy more or less on top of the dog, who eventually pulls her head free.

The first cala lily bloom unfurls #DailyGratitude

Must be the lovely rain we've had.

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My local monarch sanctuary #DailyGratitude

Small, but nicely close to home. (Three photos.)

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Historic Railroad Trail, Lake Mead #DailyGratitude

Five photos.

Added Red Rock Canyon to my photo site

Thirteen new photos HERE.

Ella and I kayak on Lake Mead #DailyGratitude

Four photos

Cloud Painter and sun team up... #DailyGratitude

...and create something unusual. (Two photos.)

Cloud Painter uses negative space #DailyGratitude

...to create a really unusual pattern.

Ah, to be able to surf *and* fly #DailyGratitude

That's too much fun for one bird.

Such an amazing friendship #DailyGratitude

(Three photos.) Sorry to be one of "those" pet owners, but tell me these two aren't just the sweetest. We're coming up on two years (next month) with Jordan as part of the family.

Miniature monarch sanctuary #DailyGratitude

Cons: Not as big as Pismo or Pacific Grove. Pros: It's on my street! (Five photos.)

I realize mating is a private thing, Still, you have to celebrate anything that brings more butterflies into the world.

Whale spouts off the coast #DailyGratitude

This was more like the tail end of one, but the only one I could capture. 

The first calla lily bud #DailyGratitude

I guess that inch+ of rain has gotten the garden started for the season.

My poinsettia is turning red again #DailyGratitude

Just in time for the holidays.

Another volunteer #DailyGratitude

This cropped up unexpectedly in a planter box. Thought it was a squash. Now that I've picked it, I think it's a green pumpkin. Which means I should have left it growing. Fortunately there's such a thing as green pumpkin recipes. Anybody have a favorite?