Red sky at morning. High wind warning
That saying is true for today. We still have high winds, as I type.
The irrigation ditch is dry.
A funny thing happened on the way to the blogosphere. Brad and I were discussing birds wishing paparazzi get struck by lightning. I noticed that all the irrigation ditches have had no water in them in the past few days, even though the river is running higher. The birds’ wishes missed the paparazzi and zapped the irrigation pumps instead. I got a text from the Mayorodomo that the irrigation pumps were down due to being struck by lightning.
Doesn’t take long to get dry, cracked earth in a dry and windy environment.
Nora Owl was secure in her nest, but we did not see Orsic Owl this afternoon.
Rough water on the Rio Grande
Puddle ducks blown up against the bank by the high winds.
Wind making waves on the water.
T=Towers
Dual dragons driving their way through the wind.
Dusty pink at sunset
Dusk
Off Center & Not Even 
We are used to wind in Chicago but this is insane. Wind warning s are up all the time now. Everywhere, no matter where one lives. Too much wind, that’s for sure.
Wind is the one thing the weather folks seem good at forecasting out here. Thanks, Gigi.
Hard to be wrong when it’s always windy. Wasn’t always like this.
These winds are normal spring winds for out here.
That’s quite a coincidence! ⚡Great photos, love the owl!
Thanks, Michele.
The colours of the first morning photo is impressive. Hope, Osric Owl is well.
I’m sure Osric Owl is fine. Thanks, Heidi.
Lovely pics. The dragon clouds are something.
Thanks, Shey. Were the clouds in drag or dragon racing?
I thought racing but there’s always two ways of looking at anything
Certainly they weren’t a drag…
It’s a bit of a drag that there are so many ways to use drag. It kind of drags your down.
Yeah. What a drag.
Now I can’t get that Rolling Stones song out my head…Mother’s Little Helper.
That’s a drag.
Yeah.. Such a one.
Painter went over the top with the morning skies!
Rio Grande rough waters and clear blue sky make a wonderful contrast.
Love the dragons!
Stay in Nora Owl! 😉
The painter wanted to get the sky colored before the wind blew it all away. The wind blew the color away this morning. Thanks, Marina.
Are you following up with Red Sky at Night? I can see the dragons racing.
There was no delight from red skies last night. Thanks, Brad.
Love that first photo of the irrigation ditch. That yellow tie really pops. Not loving that the pumps were struck by lightening, though! My goodness.
Wonderful batch of photos.
The pumps being down is a problem. I’m not sure why they didn’t rebuild the siphon. Lightning didn’t bother it in the least. Thanks, Dale.
I bet it is. And what are they waiting for? You to do it?
I think they are planning on using the pumps from now on.
Kewl
Beautiful photos, Tim. I hope Osric Owl is alright. Sorry to hear about the pumps being out due to lightning, Glad you were not the one that got struck! Very few storms go directly overhead here. Most of them are to the north or south. They can make quite a light show.
38 degrees and rain here at dawn. We might see low 50s later today.
Thanks, Lavinia. 37 this morning and super windy today.
I love the dragons and the dusky flower silhouettes!
Thanks, Liz.
You’re welcome, Tim.
Fantastic sky views, Sir.
We’ve got different, but all the same irrigation problems lately.
I hope the owls are safe, Tim
We’ve got high winds today. Out heavy clouds are moving at a good rate, too.
The dragon clouds are wonderful.
Cheers, Tim.
Thanks, Inchie.
Well-deserved photographicalisationings, Sir!
Peek-a-boo, Nora. We get that sort of cracked mud here too.
Thanks, Roberta.
Gee, when will the pumps be fixed? That doesn’t seem good.
My tree looks quite austere in all that pink with no growth. It’s quite neat.
The owls’ cammo is mind blowing. Anyway, Nora is looking good! How far away are the owls now?
xo
Don’t know when the pumps will be fixed. It’s a 1/4 mile walk to the owls. Thanks, Resa..
Not too far to the owls. Still, if your not going that way, it’s a mini trip.
It’s a special trip.
Yes! It is definitely special.
Wind or no wind… great photos!
Loved the owl!
Thanks, Nancy.
I never stop being amazed that we don’t make better use of wind power…
Great post, Tim. I love the pink cloud over the tree. Hugs.
Thanks, Teagan.
Great photos! It’s been windy nearly every day for weeks around here. Maybe it’s everywhere. Strange
Spring winds for us. Thanks, Dawn.
We’ve had crazy winds here too. Love the sunsets.
Seems to be springtime everywhere.Thanks, Brad.
More great pics ..and Nora sitting tight as ever! Hope those pumps are operational again …
The ditches are still dry. Thanks, Julie.
Had to run and get my fix of the Fixx thanks to the Red Skies [at night] ditty running through my brain after the intro. hope your pumps get fixed soon.
There’s water in the ditches again. I’m waiting for the go ahead to irrigate. Thanks, Brian.