MyPictureDay - Wednesday Walk and the Melt Has Begun...

Finally the snow is beginning to melt with mild temperatures and wind! We are starting to see puddles starting to form although the lakes and ponds are still frozen so this pair of geese decided a puddle was better than a frozen pond and had nestled down right at the edge of the road.

Pair of Geese Happy to Have a Puddle and a Bit of Open Ground

As we came close they began to walk in the opposite direction so I paused to take some photos then turned back to let them enjoy their little bit of open ground.

Pair of Geese Beginning to Walk Away as We Get Closer

Our neighbor's dog really enjoyed the puddles and decided to go for her first swim of the year - B-r-r!

Neighbor's Dog Swimming In Puddle Caused By Runoff With the Melt

With the snow starting to melt the horses were out in the fields instead of hanging out by the hay bales

Black Mare and Her Last Years Foal Hanging Out By the Hay Bale

With Melting Snow Horse Family Moves Out Into the Field to Graze

Horses Grazing on Patches of Grass Uncovered From the Snow

Meanwhile back in the bush the snow remains pretty deep for it hasn't been exposed to the wind or sun, as Bruno found out when he went off the beaten path!

Bruno Plowing Through Deep Snow

Bruno Coming Out of the Deep Snow

JJ was playing it safe and found himself some open ground under the spruce trees that were in a more open area!

JJ in Bare Patch of Ground Under the Spruce Tree

Or JJ likes lounging on the dry deck!

JJ Lying on Deck After Having a Roll

The squirrels have been active around the yard too, taking their turn at the feeder and chattering from the tree tops protecting their area.

Squirrel Watching Me From Feeder Smiling!

Squirrel Spotting Bruno Chatters at Him

Close Up of Squirrel Safe Up in Pine Tree

It seems that the only kind of precipitation we can get is snow! They forecast for rain but we just got a light snow which soon melted.

Bruno on Deck Admiring the Scenery With Light Snow Highlighting the Tree Branches

Owl Wind-chime Silhouetted by Lightly Snow Covered Branches

I'm so enjoying the Spring Weather - Finally!

One last wish for you - Happy Earth Day!

I'm waiting patiently for some spring flowers! It shouldn't be long now before we get some pussy willows and crocus flowers blooming (got to love those tough, hardy plants!)

This is an entry to the #MyPictureDay Challenge Round 3 - supported by @blocktrades and @theycallmedan - find out the details here

It is also my #WednesdayWalk hosted by @tattoodjay go check out his latest post here. He collaborates with @elizacheng and her #MakeMeSmile initiative see her latest post here

The photos were taken with my Canon PowerShot SX60 HS.

Earth Day photo from GraphicStock

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