We've had flurries most every day and last night we got more steady snow. So when I need an 'outside fix' I sweep the path out to the feeder. Last night after dark I swept 2ce.
The feeder was full the first time. About an hour later when I went out, the feeder was empty. Whoa! The mystery was easily solved - lots of deer tracks about and the culprits themselves staring at me from middle of the ring bed; a buck and 3 does, striking silhouettes against the snow. Not a big deal, I'll just start bringing in the feeder at night now.
The next 10-day forecast is for more of the same. Sure is nice not to have to deal with snowy commuter traffic anymore. :-D If you're going out, drive carefully!
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We got a bit of snow here in NC too but ours is quickly melting.
ReplyDeleteThose bird feeders empty fast this time without the help of the deer. LOL! I guess winter has came to us whether we want it or not. I am so not a winter person. Stay warm and have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteMichelle & HHG Hi!
ReplyDeleteSince Lake Erie hasn't frozen over yet, we're prone to lake effect snow. When the winds are strong, those bands make it all the way down to Canton. I actually prefer snow to just grey and cold. At least the snow is bright and clean and, when the sun shines, breathtakingly beautiful. Stay snug and warm. :-D
Nice picture of the cardinal on the suet feeder! I put a suet feeder out last week, but so far no activity on it yet. Your snowy pictures make me feel cold. I sure don't miss the snow we got when we lived in Massachusetts! The few inches we got before Thanksgiving are gone now, our temps are hovering between 38 and 48 every day.
ReplyDeleteHi Alison. I put suet in the feeder a couple of weeks ago. It took almost 10 days before it attracted anything. Now everything checks it out: cardinals, nuthatches, woodpeckers, juncos, sparrows, chickadees...
ReplyDeleteWhile I may complain about winter cold now and then, I wouldn't trade having 4 solid seasons for any other kind of climates. Keep cozy. :-D
That is one thing about winter we enjoy, feeding the birds.
ReplyDeleteI need to make some suet cakes. I have a lot of beef tallow. So far we aren't having too many birds at the feeder. I think the Jays are scaring them away.
I love snow but all we've seen so far this year has been a few lost snowflakes. I've been keeping our feeders full and the birds have been devouring everything we've put out. I have a platform feeder that is far away from my caged seed feeders so the jays and little birds can all eat at the same time, just at different feeders.
ReplyDeleteBird feeders in winter are far more interesting that anything on the television, think I might put a bird feeder outside the sitting room window and turn the sofas around from the TV to the window.
ReplyDeleteBrrrr! We're cold here too. According to the Tulsa station we were supposed to get some flurries, but if we have had them, I missed them. Our ground is still too warm for the snow to "stick".
ReplyDeleteI know what that lake effect snow can be, from living in northern Indiana. Lake Michigan was our nearest great lake and boy, did we ever get socked in every winter, from Halloween on! Can you say, "cabin fever"?
Glenda - I buy suet cakes in a variety of flavors at Marc's for 2/.99 - a great price. My fat-loving feathered friends enjoy them all winter.
ReplyDeleteTS - Here everyone shares the same feeder - and no one goes hungry. I've never seen the jay chase anyone away. Startle them when they arrive, yes, but no hostilities here. Play nice, you guys!
Stone Art - hi and thanks for stopping by the blog. Yes, I catch myself leaning over the kitchen sink and watching the action outside the window. Way more soothing than TV - and far fewer commercials! So turn around that sofa and enjoy that 'big screen'. LOL
Ilene - we've got about 6" on the ground here now. North of us (like Akron) they have about a foot. The snow belt (Chardon, etc) are at multiple feet now. Glad I don't have to shovel that!
Your visiting feathered friends are very beautiful. I have lots of birds here but they are usually quite dull in color except for the king fisher
ReplyDeleteHello, One. :-D Most of the birds are in their winter (dull) plumage now. But in summer the males sport some really nice color. The male goldfinches, especially, look like little yellow sparks flitting about.
ReplyDeleteHi Kris - looks like your getting plenty of snow too. The cardinal looks amazing, what a treat!
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