After several clear cold days, the clouds have rolled back in which may block the sunrises and sunsets for a while as it tries to snow.
January Sunrise
Picture of the Day for January 6, 2017
The temperature overnight was colder than predicted so the birds have been busy coming to the feeders this morning to get some food to burn to stay warm. Feathers, specialized scales on legs and feet, and fat reserves help birds survive the cold temperatures. They will also fluff feathers to create air pockets, catch some sun on clear days, huddle together while roosting and even shiver to generate more body heat. But even with all these adaptations to stay warm, some birds will still succumb to frigid temperatures during severe winters.
Getting Fuel for the Cold
Picture of the Day for January 5, 2017
I think St. Francis needs to hand out blankets and stocking caps to the critters on this below zero day to help them stay warm.
Frozen St. Francis
Picture of the Day for December 30, 2016
The below freezing day felt even colder with the cloudy day, but it will be warmer than the upcoming week when colder temperature arrive again.
A Cloudy Winter Day
Picture of the Day for December 24, 2016
Yesterday’s snow coated the trees again to make them pretty for Christmas Eve, but Santa better not put any presents under this tree with freezing rain coming overnight.
Christmas Tree
Picture of the Day for December 18, 2016
The new snow was sparkling in the very crisp air this afternoon, even if it was warmer than the over night low of -22 (although it might have been colder but my digital thermometer only goes to -22). The snow squeaked when walking on it to do chores so I didn’t stay out long to take many pictures as the camera battery drained quickly in the cold but the snow covered tree caught my eye with the sun peeking out behind it.
Very Cold Sunday Afternoon
Picture of the Day for December 16, 2016
Falling snow might be pretty to some people, but not when you know you will be out shoveling that snow whenever it stops in very cold temperatures.
Falling Snow
Picture of the Day for December 12, 2016
The sun finally came out, shining on the new fresh snow making it seem brighter, but the clear skies means it will get below zero tonight.
Sun on Snow
Picture of the Day for November 23, 2016
Some of the birds are complaining that I haven’t cleaned the snow off the bird feeder when they do adventure out from under the snow laden pine branches but it is still snowing so it will get reburied in that cold white stuff.
First Snow
Picture of the Day for March 18, 2016
St. Patty’s Day must have sucked all the green up yesterday and didn’t leave any left for today as it was a white morning with the new snowfall overnight. And the robins have been snowed more than the three times needed for spring to come so nature needs a counting lesson as I want green and not white.
March Snow
