The Robins Have Landed

February 25, 201529 Comments

Every year we await the return of the Robins and Jays at the end of winter. Much like those in California await the return of the Swallows to Capistrano, though, perhaps, with a little less significance. This year was a surprise as it would seem that they all came to our holly tree before heading out to all points in the area!

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American Robin Redbreast

There were more than twice this amount up in the holly tree!

And, all were throwing the berries to the ground!

The squirrel made sure he got his fair share of the bounty too.

They left nothing behind when they flew off.

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Have the locals started showing up in your area?

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Breakfast is served

February 22, 201526 Comments

This winter has left us without much for goose grazing. This requires me to supplement Polly and Fredrik’s food rations. This morning’s offering was a head of green, leafy lettuce. Bob said that when he entered the goose-yard Fredrik ran up and snatched the plastic bag holding the washed and prepped lettuce. He had to chase him round the yard to get it back!

I guess when you are hungry your manners go out the window.

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Fredrik usually waits for Polly. Not this morning!

Snarfing it up!

Grabbing the biggest piece…

and cramming it all in her bill!

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What was on your breakfast menu this Sunday morning?

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Photo Friday: snow day

February 20, 201532 Comments

Bob came in from the cold asking, “How do you tell the difference between snow and sleet?”

A cursory glance through the window had me claiming that it was sleet. I went outside and it sounded like sleet. Hitting the ground you could hear the little rasp as it landed on leaf and dried blade.

Suddenly, I realized that what was on the porch and leaves did not have that characteristic pillow shape of sleet. It was perfect little snowflakes! I only wish the cold didn’t make me shake.