On to DC
I spent a couple of days in DC for work the week of April 10, but I had time for a few photos. Here is one of a woodpecker and a young eagle from the St. James Creek Preserve.






Springtime in Sweden
I spent the week of April 17 either traveling to/from or working in Southern Sweden. During my last two trips the weather was nasty, but spring finally sprung when I arrived. The staff at the Grand Hotel where I stay was kind enough to give me a room on the top floor with a small patio. Here is a shot of my “avian roommate” and a couple other photos taken off the patio.







Easter Break
In Sweden they take their time off seriously, and “officially” everyone is off from midday Thursday until Tuesday morning. Friday, my last morning there, I was out at dawn trying to capture some of the budding trees and flowers. Since many folks were in party mode the night before, it was pretty quiet. Here are a few photos of nature waking up.









Hotel Menu
Finally, I couldn’t resist taking a picture of the holiday special menu being served. Nothing like lukewarm scallop, smoked cottage cheese, white dead nettle, and mustard-glazed wild boar with carrots and sage to get your attention. All for $70! By the way, I have no idea what sea buckhorn, nettle juice, or sorrel is.



See you soon.

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