West Coast to East Coast…

(okay, I know it isn't Wednesday..)

..we're creatures of habit, drawn to the familiar.

The first shot was taken about a week ago, on a hike through Temescal Canyon.  It was a perfect day for a steep uphill climb, overcast and cool.  While the northeast enjoyed temps in the 70's, LA was dipping into the 50-60s.  Just what we needed, stepping out of winter.

The second picture was taken yesterday on another hike, this time on the east coast.  The weather had changed and temps were nearly a match, overcast and cool.  Before heading over to Sachuest Point for our real hike, we stopped to look out from the rocks at Pergatory Chasm in Middletown, RI.  It is a very small site.  I've gone there for years to watch the water surge in and out and to listen.  The sound is wonderful.

I love the distance you can see on a clear day! On our way down the trail in Temescal Canyon, we came across another in search of a view. 

Can you see that she has nest building materials in her beak?  Anyone know what kind of bird this is? *

(*thanks for the bird ID.  It is a Scrub Jay. )