See what I did there?
This is a pond in the eastern-ish part of Spring Creek Basin, and on this lovely winter day, there was some skim ice on the surface. The reflection of McKenna Peak and Temple Butte (see it, just barely, behind McKenna?) and submarine ridge was perfect on a day without breeze.
At the end of the year, of course, we like to *reflect* on the past year before we look ahead to the coming year.
We had no big projects (or any projects) for the mustangs in Spring Creek Basin this year. The new catchments were a huge relief to yours truly, especially as last winter wasn’t too snowy for us in mid-to-lower Disappointment Valley, and the rest of the year was pretty warm and fairly dry. We did start the year with good ponds, and though they all went dry as summer dragged on, later rain filled the ponds and kept the catchment troughs filling with water for the mustangs.
Our foals are growing and thriving; they’re the light of their mamas’ and daddy’s and aunties’ eyes – and this human’s, too.
We potentially have some projects coming up, and I’ll let ya’ll know about those as they come to fruition. Otherwise, it looks like another quiet year for the mustangs. As always, we’ll need snow and rain – as much as Mother Nature wants to pour out (and then some, but when asking, we don’t like to seem greedy!).
Spring Creek Basin Mustangs 
Gorgeous pictures – worth hanging on a wall!!
We got about 1-2″ of snow last night & its a bit cooler – just wish the ground had a chance to freeze – its so mushy under the snow. But you get what you get, right?
Happy New Year to you and themustanags.
Thanks. 🙂 Good about your snow – it’s all moisture!
Beautiful winterscapes, TJ. I’m grateful for those new catchments too and like you, hope for new moisture to keep them “catching” for our precious mustangs.
We need a lot more in the bank for this coming summer. The meteorologists aren’t concerned yet, though the Colorado snowpack is considerably light currently. … Crossing fingers for the snow coming (hopefully!) next weekend?!
Beautiful ! So much to reflect on in this tumultuous world. Thank goodness for the mustangs who offer steadiness without uttering a word:). Saw a bumper sticker recently- “In a word full of strife, be the light”
All so beautifully said! Our mustangs – and all wild things – definitely bring the light. 🙂
We’re getting some much needed rain (light) right now. YEA!
I sure hope it moves your way.
Beautiful reflections.
So great about your rain!! I hope it continues in perfect amounts (no flooding and mudslides!) for ya’ll. 🙂 We have some snow moving into Colorado in about a week? The weather folks are giving some widespread coverage. … I just hope it hits Disappointment Valley – lower as well as upper!
Great pictures! Hoping for a lot more moisture in the new year!
Thanks! 🙂 We’re crossing all our fingers and toes for that winter moisture!