Early morning hours are magical, regardless of the location.  But living in the high desert of the southern Rocky Mountains, I tend to forget that the sound of the ocean is always there, never ceasing, and the birds that live in any given area near the ocean, communicate seemingly non-stop as well.  An endless cycle of life.  As the sun rises, many birds, including the cormorants, have been feeding.  They doze on nearby rocks and trees, and fix their feathers after many dives into the water.  

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The low blue glow of the early morning hours lent itself to a tree, making an other-worldly scene reminiscent of many pirate movies.

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It would be a sad day indeed if I was unable to locate a good reflection of something, anything.  This morning did not disappoint as sailboat masts appeared on the water.  

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And what would a coastal community be without a hodge podge of canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards?

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Thanks to Victoria, Barbara F. R., Robert, Peggy, Jean & Sam, Dick and Carol, Steve, and Veronica for commenting on last week's blog.

Welcome moisture has arrived in northern New Mexico in the form of both rain and snow.  A bonus before a La Niña year begins.

until next Monday,

DB

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