The New Year started out with some sunshine, but it was a cold day as the temperature never climbed above zero and the wind made it feel like -25. And tonight will be even colder.
Frigid Year Start
Picture of the Day for December 30, 2021
The few hours of morning sunshine still wasn’t enough to melt the ice off the tree limbs and the ice probably will stay for several more days as the frigid air remains.
Still Icy Limbs
Picture of the Day for December 28, 2021
A new coat of snow fell today, which covered the icy spots, so now it is very tricky when trying to walk outside.
More Snow Falling
Picture of the Day for December 27, 2021
The new snow that fell overnight was coated in a thick layer of ice. The ground looked like a great big ice skating rink. And the icy tree limbs were catching the glow from the late afternoon sun.
Ice After the Snow
Picture of the Day for December 22, 2021
It doesn’t take long after a snow fall for the critters to stomp down the snow and create their own highways on my lawn, especially heading towards the bird feeders.
Messed Up Snow
Picture of the Day for December 4, 2021
More of that white stuff is falling this evening so by morning there may be some more white decorations on the trees.
White Decorations
Picture of the Day for December 3, 2021
Overnight Mother Nature decided to decorate for the holidays with a new white coat on the trees.
Winter White Coat
Picture of the Day for November 26, 2021
Black Friday shoppers might have seen the sunrise, unless they were the very early shoppers who were inside the store long before the sun was up.
Friday Sunrise
Picture of the Day for November 6, 2021
The sunshine made a great day for a hike through along the lake shore, especially since the temperatures reached the mid 60s which is above average for a November day.
Lake Shore Hike
Picture of the Day for June 1, 2021
The wetlands provide habitat for a variety wildlife and plants, including ducks, frogs, beavers, otters, herons, red-winged blackbirds, marsh marigolds, swamp buttercup, and blue flags. Wetlands provide important functions like purifying water, recharges the aquifer, and create cool microclimates.
Wetland Habit
