Walking on the melting snow is rather tricky since it is very slippery much like these rocks along a river when they are wet. It is easier to hike on them on a dry sunny day.
River Worn Rocks
Picture of the Day for April 19, 2018
It was nice that the sun was out today and above 40 degrees and even this chipmunk came out of the birdhouse to sunbathe on the roof. I’m not sure which critter will finally end up with the birdhouse as a chickadee tried to go into the house but the chipmunk raced inside ahead of the bird.
Sunbathing Chipmunk
Picture of the Day for April 18, 2018
While looking out on a sea of white snow it, it is hard to believe that some Aprils on this date are green with trees leafing out. Instead of cows grazing on green grass, they are still eating hay which is causing a shortage for some farmers due to the extended winter season.
Cows on Pasture
Picture of the Day for April 17, 2018
The Redpolls normally only spend a month or two during the winter months in my backyard as they actually summer near the arctic circle so apparently they think winter is sticking around here a lot longer. I know they are eating a lot of my seeds and they have throat pouches for temporarily storing seeds so they can fly away to eat the seeds in a more protected spot including under the snow. Redpolls can tunnel into the snow a foot to stay warm during the night.
Redpolls Still Around
Picture of the Day for April 16, 2018
As the winter continues to hang on, I think the critters are fed up with it as much as I am especially this poor deer who has to eat sharp pine needles as there is no green grass or even my garden to eat.
Pine Needle Lunch
Picture of the Day for April 15, 2018
Yesterday’s blizzard caused the snow to create drifts across the lawn like waves on the water. And more snowflakes fell today adding to the total inches covering the ground.
April Snow Showers
Picture of the Day for April 14, 2018
It is very, very hard to think about spring or summer during the snow blizzard! I know eventually green grass and colorful flowers will return erasing the memory of the sea of white flying pass the windows.
Someday Summer
Picture of the Day for April 13, 2018
When I went outside this morning, I scared three turkeys who were roosting in the trees. And one of them looked like an amateur pilot as it tried to weave through the branches since I was blocking the open flight area. Turkeys never look very graceful when flying so probably better they spend more time on the ground than in the air. I imagine they were trying to find a spot to hunker down before the snow storm arrived as I saw a flock of geese heading south too this morning.
Safer on the Ground
Picture of the Day for April 12, 2018
Although there was a lack of sunshine today, the temperature reached 40 degrees causing some of the snow to melt off the roof. The sound of the dripping water sounded like a waterfall but I rather visit a real waterfall on warmer day without snow on the ground.
Flowing through Echo Dells
Picture of the Day for April 11, 2018
The temperature was finally above freezing today, which caused some snow to melt especially off the roof. The dripping water was running into some of the tunnels the chipmunks use so maybe that is why this chipmunk was hanging out in the birdhouse on a tree instead.
New Resident in Birdhouse
