OUT AND ABOUT

By Dave Hanks
1/17/13

          The snow is fluffily,
			“sifting” down.
		It leaves a thick “carpet-like” covering
				upon the ground.
			 

		Its mystical magic
			that floats on the air.
		And it’s an invigorating joy
				to be out where –
			

		The wonders of life
			move to and fro.
		And lucky we are,
			that much I know,
			

		To have natural treasures
			so close at hand
		And everywhere present
			across sky and land
			

   Winter can be a good time to observe large mammals.
   Heavy snow makes movement inefficient for conserving 
   energy. Energy that is so important for winter survival, 
   when one must compete for the scarcity of available 
   food, and the energy to maintain body temperature under 
   cold conditions. The beasts are reluctant to move
   much, and if you are careful not to stress them, 
   you can get close up and personal.
    

    
                  (Targee snow and moose )









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