Birds … who needs birds?! Over the past two days Molly and I have hiked and biked the Texas Hill Country. From Enchanted Rock State Natural Area to the Willow City Loop we have enjoyed solitude and beauty of the spring bloom. Riding a bicycle allows one to stop almost anywhere. We started yesterday’s 26 mile ride shortly after sunrise. The 47F temperature and clear skies were mild in our northern Minnesota opinion, but I don’t think most Texas tourists agreed. The end result was we enjoyed this well know Texas wildflower tour / ride with almost nary a car till 10:00 am … apparently the civilized hour when most people arrive.  Here are a few wildflower photos and a video from the last two days.

Bluebonnets (close-up and carpet vista)

Indian Paint Brush

Yellow Flower! (ID’ing wildflowers is not a strength of mine)

White Flower! (note the hills we were cycling … not flat!)

Carpet Ride (note how we bike through a small stream!)

And of course a bird … a lifer … Berwick’s Wren!

The last two days have seen rain in the Texas Hill Country, and the spring colors are starting to explode! This morning as the mist was clearing the birds were staking out territories and lady loves! Molly and I are now looking forward to a week of wildflowers and sun!

Red-Tailed Hawk and Tom Turkey

Getting set up for my big musical gig tonight. Will play my accordion with Waylon, Willie and the boys!

To reach Luckenbach. aside from riding my trusty steed I hitched a ride on Air Force 1!

One of my fans hurrying to get a seat. I hear the concert may sell out.

The security will be intense. If you don’t pass muster these two, you don’t want to know the consequences!