Colour for a dreary day

Last night, I got the dreaded Blue Screen on my computer, so in a panic, I knew I just had to start backing up almost the last year's worth of photos! Will have to spend time the next few days continuing with this chore.

The temperature this morning (12 June 2015) is 12C (windchill 10C), so there is cool air blowing in through my window. Such a welcome change from a few days ago, when the temperature reached 32C. There is a risk of thunderstorms this afternoon with possible showers this evening. Much as I really dislike the rain, we desperately need it.

Just over two weeks ago, on 27 May 2015, I had a volunteer shift and afterwards, as the sun was shining, I called in at the Reader Rock Garden. I'm never sure what this flower is called and I couldn't find an ID on the Garden's website. It's bright and cheery, anyway.

From the Garden, I drove through the adjoining Union Cemetery and then another nearby cemetery, and then called in at a wetland in SW Calgary, where I found a Common Grackle. Normally, I just don't see Grackles, so I'm always happy when I do see one.