With more snow overnight and more on the way, the deer are probably happy to find fields of corn which haven’t been harvested yet. But the farmer probably wished he had got the corn harvested before the deep snow arrived.
Not Harvested
Picture of the Day for January 24, 2014
After watching more snow falling and blowing today, I decided I much rather see falling and blowing leaves, even though that would mean winter is around the corner and I sure don’t want a longer winter as this one has been long enough. But a warm, sunny fall day would be great about now as leaves on the road is easier to deal with than snow on the road.
Fallen Leaves Line the Road
Picture of the Day for January 23, 2014
With the recent snow and blowing snow, the landscape takes on a new look, as the snow covers familiar landmarks.
Drifting Snow
Picture of the Day for January 22, 2014
After watching the snow flying by creating white outs, I rather have a bug fly by and see a field waving purple instead.
Wild Asters
Picture of the Day for January 21, 2014
I think I need to fix my fence. It is not stopping the snow or the cold! Course it wouldn’t stop any critters either but the bluebirds like to land on it to watch for bugs in the summer.
Leaky Fence
Picture of the Day for January 20, 2014
This winter is for the birds but I don’t think the birds like it any better than I do, not when it is below zero again. Birds, like the White-breasted Nuthatch, have been flocking to the bird feeder to get some high-energy food to help survive the cold temperatures. On cold, wintry days, most birds fluff up their feathers, creating air pockets, which help keep the birds warm. The more air spaces, the better the insulation. Some birds perch on one leg, drawing the other leg to the breast for warmth.
For the Birds
Picture of the Day for January 19, 2014
Even though it was above freezing today, it would be rather chilly to walk on the river sand, even if it wasn’t frozen over.
Siskiwit Falls
Picture of the Day for January 18, 2014
The ‘Mighty Oak’ is still trying to hang unto autumn even though winter started early this year. The winter winds might have broken the branch off, but the oak leaves give a hint of color on the white forest floor.
Leaves from the Mighty Oak
Picture of the Day for January 17, 2014
After listening to the wind howl and watching the snow blow yesterday, I much rather hear a babbling brook and watch water falling on a warm summer afternoon.
Babbling Brook
Picture of the Day for January 16, 2014
The gray winter days are sometimes brightened by some colorful objects on the landscape like red barns. And a colorful quilt pattern on a barn is an added bonus.
Quilt barns have been around for hundreds of years and a movement in early 2000s have seen more new quilt blocks appearing on barns again. Now there are Barn Quilt trails, which originated in Ohio, in most states so maybe I will have to go visit each one (starting in the warmer states during the winter).
Quilt Barn
