With the leaves off most of the trees, it is easier to spot old bird nests high up in the limbs, although some of them probably will be on the ground by springtime and the returning birds will have to build new homes.
Old Bird Nest
Picture of the Day for December 21, 2023
The first day of winter looked more like autumn this year without the normal snow on the ground and it had me wishing the warm temperatures would continue.
Start of Not Winter
Picture of the Day for December 20, 2023
The fast flowing water and warm temperatures have melted the ice on the river, although my pond still remains frozen.
Ice Melted
Picture of the Day for December 19, 2023
The tamarack would not make a very good pine tree for Christmas since the tamarack turns yellow in autumn and drop their needles so they would be rather bare looking even at the start of the Christmas season.
Tamarack Trees at Autumn
Picture of the Day for December 18, 2023
The colder day after yesterday’s warm temperature caused some icicles to form again.
Beach Icicles
Picture of the Day for December 17, 2023
There was some rain overnight but not enough to overflow the pond like this photo from a few years ago. The rain didn’t melt the ice layer on the pond either, but it might have polished the ice some more.
No Flooding This Time
Picture of the Day for December 16, 2023
The birds, like this chickadee, must sensed the rain was moving in overnight as they stocked up on food before the seeds got wet.
Chickadee at the Feeder
Picture of the Day for December 15, 2023
Walking through the woods this December without logs being hidden under the snow is nice and the white seen is just the fallen limbs.
Walk Through the Woods
Picture of the Day for December 14, 2023
I am enjoying the weather this December and the lack of snow is making the critters happy too as they can find food and seeds easier without the snow cover.
Happy Squirrel
Picture of the Day for December 13, 2023
Some years this tree stump would be covered with snow by now, but the only white on it now is the rows of fungi.
Stump Covered in Different White
