Trail runner

The snow gone opens new possibilities - on the snow I like paths but with dry grounds I just go everywhere.  My preferred method is to run- I like either proceed slowly all senses in fully activated observing the nature or if I like to change location then I leap and run with full speed. Well, of course a crew member in the other end of leash may slow me down but they are getting faster all the time as I train them.

Determination

High Water Wonders

This year fast melting of snow resulted in Spring flood close to record levels. The water covered my routine routes by the river, under the mighty spruce trees. Mr&Mrs Swan got to visit the routes too, by swimming.

       

Bird watch

These pics explain why my vernal weekends have been super-busy.  

Group of goldeneyes (it is still to be confirmed if this is the correct translation for sotka), Mr&Mrs Swan and few ducks have been busy too in their Spring activities in local pool of open water close to my cabin. And I had to monitor all this activity from sunrise to sunset, and the day is already long here.

The situation is now calmer as the ice has retreated further to the lake and the birds have more open water to roam. However, the forest birds have become more active and they keep me busy now.

Helping my colleagues in Nepal

An earthquake in Nepal, where some of my colleagues (who are professional mountain cats) live, has caused serious devastation.

You can help via https://www.punainenristi.fi/lahjoita/nepalin-maanjaristys.

Feeling wild and powerful

Focusing (in ornitology)

Snow is going

We have still over half a meter of snow but the Spring arrives at accelerating speed. 

Our thoughts wander more and more often to the summery seas. This year the crew is excited also about the hikes and bike routes close to my cabin and I do not mind spending some time at my cabin during the Summer; the bird activity is so amazing I barely I have time to my daily naps. I will post about that soon.

The KARs are super-handy even there is less and less snow. They are very
agile on batchy snow too.