November 26, 2014

First Snowfall of the Winter

Today was our first real snow of the season. Predictions sounded a bit worrisome, because 5 to 8 inches of snow can cause traffic problems and power outages. While there were some of both, I was not affected very much. Our power only flickered, and although I did go out this afternoon, the traffic was not unbearable. Temperatures were above freezing so snow on the roads melted fairly quickly.

I had put out extra bird food yesterday so the little creatures showed up today to reward me by posing for pictures.


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14 comments:

  1. i like that second scene. and the sweet downy. :)

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  2. Pretty photos! I'm glad to hear the weather didn't inconvenience you too much.

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  4. Beautiful photos, especially the second one. I'm jealous that you have all that snow! Wish we'd get some.

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  5. For all that I am a fan of things with feathers - I really like that snowy lake shot.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  6. I had my first snowfall in Montana and now I'm having my first snowfall in Pennsylvania

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  7. The snow's lovely! The birds no doubt appreciate your feeding them.

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  8. I love your snowy scenes, though I suspect they are best viewed through a window of a warm house.

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  9. oh, I hope a little woodpecker comes to my suet feeder ...I just bought it and put it out there .... we have snow today as well.....now, I wait....to see if anybody finds it in my backyard...I have the seeds on the front yard area.... sparrows galore.... and a little downy did try yesterday...for seeds...

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  10. The first snow is always magical. I love the woodpecker.

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  11. Beautiful photos! Glad you didn't get too badly affected by the snow.

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  12. Great photos, how nice of the local wildlife to stop long enough for you to take photos. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  13. Cute woodpecker shot. My feeder is right outside my kitchen window, so I saw one woodpecker last year but couldn't get a good shot.

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