Mountain Lions

I stepped outside

to have a mountain lion cub

(large)

run in front of me

did I really see that?

 

as the cub moved into the forest

I heard it calling

and

another responding

two siblings wanting to be near one another

 

this is the sibling

making its way to the other

notice that its spots are near invisible

that might make it 6 months of age

here is a short video I captured:

that was the first time I have ever seen a mountain lion

in the wild

I have to say it was quite wonder-full!

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Spring Walk

walking in the woods

a cool day

mixed with warmth from the sun

paused at a muddy spot

to consider paw prints

looks like a young lion passed by

a gentle breeze passed through

carrying the subtle scent

of skunk and pennyroyal

(photo not pennyroyal)

 I wonder at the story...

 who got sprayed by a skunk and why 

I smelled something similar this week

near my cabin

a lion killed a deer

I set a trail camera on the carcass

 checked the camera a couple days later

and this is what my camera captured:

 pausing in one spot

treasures found

a sleeping lady bug I spy

and a bumble bee flew by

new growth on Tamaracks

yellow violets sun bathe 

trees with vibrant buds

in one spot it feels 

as though the entire spirit of life exists

(moss flowers)

I find quiet joy in this

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