Don’t You Love the Rain?  Birdwatching Too!

The Recent rainy days left me frustrated by keeping me inside.  I decided I wasn’t going to let a little moisture get in my way of getting outdoors.

I headed for Badger Mountain because my wife had been up there with a friend earlier in the day and said she saw a beautiful, colorful bush.  I had to see it for myself.

I also had some other bonuses!  Fortunately, the rain slowed and was nearly stopped by the time I reached the top by taking the Canyon Trail.

The Drizzle Let up for a Few Minutes

The view from the top was  a little hazy with the rain but I headed back down the Sagebrush Trailto make a full loop.  As I came off the top of the mountain trail, there was the beautiful bush my wife promised!

Pinkish/Red Blooms But Can You Help Identify This Plant?

I looks like a sagebrush of some sort but I’m not sure of the identity.  Please send me a note if you know what this is.  I also need help with another beautiful yellow bush that is flowering like crazy on the hill right now.  I saw this gem right along the trail.

What is this plant? Write me a note.

I’m usually watching the ground as I hike because I see more plants and flowers.  Fortunately I looked up long enough to spot a flock of pelicans flying through.

Pelicans

As I journeyed down the Sagebrush Trail, I saw some beautiful flowers, false yarrow and another bush with some beautiful purple blooms.

False Yarrow

Purple Blooms, Please help Identify

As I was nearly to the bottom, the rain started up again, I realized how all the beautiful colors we see on the mountain would be impossible without the moisture we receive each spring.  I continued on down and spotted some beautiful birds with yellow markings flitting about the sagebrush.  A nice finish to a damp hike!  A beautiful day.

Yellow Birds