Deep snow made walking a chore this morning. Try and stay in someone else’s track and avoid falling!





Our group managed very well!

Eventually I decided to keep on plowed paths.

This way we could enjoy the scenery.







We heard and saw the well-named Trumpeter Swans on several occasions:



A few cardinals were also singing – a little earlier than the 4th week of January period when I usually first hear them.

A House Finch gave us a short recital of its rattling melody. My first of the season. Spring can’t be far!

Other birds:









MAILBOX
I saw this photo of a woodpecker’s tongue on my twitter feed and thought you might be interested.

NATURE POETRY
Janus am I; oldest of potentates;
Forward I look, and backward, and below
I count, as god of avenues and gates,
The years that through my portals come and go. – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–82)
Miles Hearn
Miles,is that real?????????????????? does a woodpecker have such a long tongue……….never knew that!!!!
wow………..thanks
Thank you Miles for the stunning pictures. I look forward to reading your post each day. I have learned so much.