Drop by drop
drip by drip
we get released
from winters grip
Tag: winter
Downy Woodpecker
This male Downy Woodpeckerkept us company during what was perhaps, but probably not, the final snow of the long winter season last week. He will show up every now and again over the summer months but his visits become less frequent as the insects spring to life and the feeding is good.
When winter met spring
Late one night winters breath blew and gave us the snow.
In the morning spring awoke bringing us sun and warmth.
When winter meets spring is a fine time of year.
Just a trim
A young mule deer peeks out from behind a spruce tree to give the nearby shrub a little trim on a snowy March morning.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
Sun in your eyes
Sometimes it’s not so bad to have the sun in your eyes.
Mountain Monday
This winter the most numerous bird species hanging around our area is the Mountain Chickadee. They appear to make up the core of mixed flocks roaming the neighborhood and slightly outnumber the Red-Breasted Nuthatches and Black-Capped Chickadees. These guys have a wonderful feisty-spunky-gritty- character that makes them a real treat to have around on a winters day. As spring arrives they will move back up into the hills but for now we are thoroughly enjoying having the around.
Seeking solitude
Solitude and quiet are gifts that keep on giving.
Happy Friday and may you have a weekend filled with both.
Winter Friends
We have been lucky to have two and sometimes even three Brown Creepers hanging around the area this winter. They have been the first to arrive to the trees in the morning steadily working their way up and down the bark of the spruce and pines on their daily quest for sustenance. Tiny birds weighing on average seven grams and at most fine inches in length they are well camouflaged yet their presence looms large and is a welcome sight in the quiet of the winter forest.
Another Snowy Monday
A Snowy Egret for a snowy Monday morning, at least in our little patch of the globe.
While these guys are definitely nowhere close to our area this time of year spring migration is only a month or two away.
The days are getting longer the temperature warming ever so slightly and a snowy Monday will give way to a sunny Tuesday.
Who…Me?
Who Me?
An Ermine stands tall and looks a bit perplexed when asked a simple question?
Do you per chance know where have all the rabbits gone?
We started the winter with several in the yard but have seen none these last few weeks.
Have a wonderful weekend.
nature has no boss 
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