When the night temperature nose dives, wonderful frost displays appear on the ridge at Mud Lake. The warm moist air, rising through the rock crevices, forms white "ferns".
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Blue jay, male cardinal and a grey squirrel at Mud Lake.
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We were spending our time planning an upcoming trip to Florida, but still made a few local visits.