Waiting for spring

The daffodils outside my office are about to burst open in golden glory, and in thinking about the fast approaching spring, I thought I'd post some photos that illustrate the things I look forward to. Enjoy!

Savannah sparrow at Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge

Red-winged blackbird at Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge

Pacific tree frog on nettle at Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge

Puget blue butterfly (male) at Johnson Prairie, Fort Lewis

Paintbrush and daisies on top of Chumstick Mountain, WA

Red-tailed bumblebee on salmonberry