Mid to upper 20s, NW 15-20, sunny. Headed to the old roads at the north end of Quabbin in search of some shelter from the wind and whatever feathered things I might happen to see. And very modestly successful on both counts.
Hands got a little chilly towards the end (was actually out for about 2:40), it was the stops, off with the outer mittens, have a look around. Fortunately I had hand warmers in the mittens, so between stops the fingers would mostly return to normal.
Coming back north along the east side of the reservoir the wind was fierce.
But out of the wind it was pretty nice.
For Valerie --
slim pickings, but did see one loon, a couple of hooded mergansers, and 8 turkeys. With good eyes (to make up for a lousy photo), you can spot two of the turkeys heading into the woods --