Snowy Day with Birds

Wild Bird Wednesday.

We finally had a nice snow yesterday. Although the forecast only called for one or two inches, we got twice that amount. It started around 10 AM, and I had a dental appointment at 11. I took a few pictures before leaving, and cardinals and juncos obliged me by hanging out under the feeders.

When I left the dentist's office, I had to sweep an inch or two of snow off my car. It was coming down hard so I canceled plans to go shopping, although I did stop at the bank on my way home. Roads were slippery and I slowed for a blocked lane where a policeman was assisting a motorist whose car had slid off the road. I was relieved to make it safely to our subdivision.

Once home,  I stationed myself at a window with the trusty old Nikon that has a zoom lens. Some Canada Geese flew overhead and I got ready to catch them landing. Yes!

Our view was beautiful. Trees were frosted with snow, geese and ducks floated on the lake, and birds visited my feeders, including a downy woodpecker.

Frank walked out in the yard to get a closer look at the spectacle. I was content to stay indoors, glad that we had gotten the outside of the windows cleaned a month ago so that my photos were clear.

In late afternoon, the snow stopped and the sun came out.