I saw some turkey tracks in the snow today, but sometimes birds leave other evidence of their passing through an area, like a feather.
Feather on the Sand
Picture of the Day for December 16, 2020
With several days below freezing, kittens are more likely to be playing inside the barn instead of outside where ground is coated by snow.
Kittens Inside a Barn
Picture of the Day for December 15, 2020
The pretty pink color from the fireweed blossoms during the summer sure would brighten up a cloudy winter day. The flowers start blooming at the bottom and works it way up to the top of the stem.
Summertime Fireweed
Picture of the Day for December 14, 2020
With little clouds in the sky this evening, the temperatures dropped close to zero rather quickly. And since it is cold, I don’t think I will be sitting outside to watch the meteor shower.
Chilly Sunset
Picture of the Day for December 13, 2020
If the squirrels were smart, they would have collected seeds under the feeder this morning before the afternoon snow moved in and covered them.
Squirrel Gathering Seeds
Picture of the Day for December 12, 2020
Most of the birdhouses are vacant after the summer lodgers have headed south. I did see a nuthatch coming out of a house this week, maybe checking out it to see if it is an upgrade from its normal home in a tree.
Summer Home Vacant
Picture of the Day for December 11, 2020
Nearly empty milkweed pods are another reminder that winter is here as the seeds took flight along with birds that headed south.
Empty Milkweed Pods
Picture of the Day for December 10, 2020
Another above normal temperature day in December is always a treat. A good day to get some outside work done without freezing or to enjoy a walk through the woods. This tree looks a little creepy with arms ready to grab you.
Creepy Tree
Picture of the Day for December 9, 2020
As the night approaches, I hope the predicted strength of the Aurora storm watch will hold true so I can see the northern lights tonight or tomorrow night. Although my tiny frozen pond will not reflect the colorful lights as it would on Lake Superior, which I had the chance to witness a few years ago.
Superior Aurora Borealis
Picture of the Day for December 8, 2020
The fog overnight created some frost on these white pine needles and decorated them for the winter season but I was glad the frost melted by noon.
Frosty Pine Needles
