The Hepatica are also just starting to bloom in Forestville.  Notice that both the Hepatica and the Pasque Flower are fuzzy, an adaption that retains heat overnight.

 Hiked up Barn Bluff in Redwing today.  Over 250 stair steps and 300+ feet upward to get photos of the 3 inch tall Pasque flower in bloom.  Found a few, as their run is just starting.  Well worth the effort.

 

Otter Missisipi backwaters.

 Saw a few Sandhill Cranes yesterday.

 8-11 inches snow and driveway is shut down.  Fox Sparrow, Tree Sparrow and female Purple Finch below our feeders.