These photographs were sent in by correspondents in the playa region of northwest Custer County. The images of a pair of Eurasian Collared-doves convey a vivid sense of the spring season and its birdly excitement.


Thanks to Maxine and Ed Wehling for their contribution to get thoughts turned to warmer times soon to preside this spring; especially considering the wintery blast which occurred on Thursday, the 23rd, with snow and enduring winds.
They also sent along a link to this important story about wind turbines: Wind turbines threaten swans, says bird expert