Wandering

While the clouds gathered in Salt Lake valley, we had wonderful sunny weather here in Boulder. Long walks, naps, bird watching, being watched by horses and cows, all in all a very relaxing and nourishing day.
On the pond there were coots, mallards, and ring-necked ducks - these ducks have a white ring around their beak plus a ring around their neck that apparently you cannot see unless very close. At least the beak ring is visible from a distance. The golden eye and purple head on the male are striking.
Moon rise was about 4 and although not full is pretty big. Full moon tonight.

Here's some of what caught my eye.