Another day to practice my winter mantra, “At least the sun is shining.”
Crows practicing in case “Hollywood Squares” makes a comeback.
The birds have closed for the day.
It’s winter that causes weeping willows to weep.
A black squirrel is a fine thing to see.
We emerged from the latest Ice Age a more humble, yet stronger people.
What is the most numerous bird in the world?
Not all the joys of doing Christmas Bird Counts have feathers. It’s always a treat for me to see a black squirrel, a melanistic gray squirrel.
Napping on the ice when it’s 18 degrees below zero,
A watch mallard makes sure they are all safe.
Does anyone have a napkin we could use?
Birding bavardage on the radio. Doing a Christmas Bird Count at -18. Happy New Year everyone!
Storytelling Series
Frosty the pheasant
The -17 degree temperature that feels like -33 brings birds to the feeders that would just as soon have nothing to do with us.
I’m doing a Christmas Bird Count tomorrow. The day might prove to be gelid, but...
Just as those crack meteorologists, Sonny and Cher, had predicted, “The beat goes on.”
Why do crows caw?
Stop, you’re hurting me!
One day, while we warmed ourselves around the toaster, my grandmother told me that the cold had chilled her to the bones. I think I know what she meant.
Too cold to snow?
According to the National Snow & Ice Data Center, the always popular NSIDC, it can be too warm to snow, but not too cold to snow. Snow can occur as long as there is a source of moisture and the air is cooled. I hope you find that comforting.
