The depth of snow on the railing shows that this snowfall is only beginning. A couple of hours later, it is already about three inches deep and the flakes are still coming down. It doesn’t take long for the ground to be covered, and much of the usual food supply for birds to be hidden from sight and suddenly unavailable to them.
Every surface, coated white
Food for birds is out of sight.
Feeders overflow with seeds,
But be careful, hawks have needs.
All the creatures need to eat
Just don’t offer songbird meat.
“Hey! Who put that white stuff on my back?”
Hmmm…looks just like over here in Richmond. Lots of snow coming down right now.
It looks quite beautiful!
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I love it if I don’t have to drive in it.
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We are getting about an inch an hour tonight too. The snowblower will get a workout in the morning and I’ll have to put a lot of extra sunflower seeds out for the birds again tomorrow!
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They like the sunflower seeds way better than just the millet. More oil I suppose and so more energy.
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Beautiful pictures!
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Thank you. The snow does look pretty. I just wish it wasn’t so hard on all the animals.
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I agree, I’m an animal lover as well.
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Wonderful.
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Such a beautiful post! Loved reading it 🙂
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Thank you, Mercy. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Beautiful photos, Anneli!
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Thanks, Jill. Snow is deceivingly pretty. I try not to think of the animals who are having a hard time because of it, and I do my bit by putting out bird seed. The blanket of white covers all the weeds in my garden so that looks nice too.
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Beautiful pictures! Emma looks so funny. Isn´t she old enough to know the snowflakes? Snow is lovely to look at and for kids to play in it. But I could do without it.
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I know exactly what you mean! I feel the same way. Today I’m glad I don’t have to drive anywhere. The roads will be pretty good but our driveway goes uphill and is in the shade so the snow packs down and it stays. Hard to get out with the car. But that’s why we have a truck.
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Here,, without snow and (nightly) freeze only once in a while, the birdies are not really suffering, but we keep feeding them as we do all through the year.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Pit
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That’s great to hear, Pit.
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We have one of our bird feeders just here in front of my office window, and when I look up from the computer/keyboard, I frequently see birds [quite often cardinals] feeding there. 🙂
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The birds are lucky to have you! I’ll hope the raptors stay away from your birds. You said it quite well in your poem. Our blizzard is supposed to hit tonight. No plans for tomorrow. 🙂
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Our snow is coming down as heavily as a rain shower and the flakes are very wet. It’s supposed to turn to rain today (trying very hard right now) and hopefully the snow will melt away. Then the rest of the week is supposed to be sunny and cold. I saw a hawk hanging around in our big fir trees about a week ago. I was afraid to put out birdseed to lure the little birds in, but what can you do? They’ll have to be careful and take their chances.
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Most of them will make it, but I’m sure they appreciate your efforts. 🙂
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I like to keep them happy if possible.
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I just sent you an email and mentioned the snow we’re getting. Looks like you’re getting it too. Stay safe and warm.
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It started to rain and blow so the snow is going (for now), but it’s supposed to be chilly again next week. Very iffy weather. Don’t shovel too hard!
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It’s a pretty time of year but a tough time as well. Nice shots!
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My first thought, when I see the snow covering the ground, is always, “Oh no, the poor birds.” It’s pretty to look at but maybe not so nice to live in as a bird.
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A subdivision developer bought a big plot of land a couple of miles from our house recently and went in and absolutely razed down every single tree! It looks terrible. But what happened was all the squirrels, birds, etc. lost their home. The neighbors nearby said they had a large increase in rodents, etc. because all the animals were looking for places to stay now and were picking out people’s attics.
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I hate it when that happens. We had the same thing happen in our area. Now all the people who live on these naked lots come here on their doggie poop walk because it’s so pretty with all the trees that we (our neighbourhood) didn’t cut. I feel sorry for all the little animals that have to look for new homes.
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Snow looks beautiful, but I guess it does make things tough for the birds. It’s true about the feeders. I guess homeowners have to try to make sure they’re not inadvertently serving up smaller birds for the larger ones.
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I always worry about the birds. The last two days were a deep freeze here – to 0 and below. I made my guy keep restocking the birdfeeder. We have suet out for the woodpeckers, who love it. We have another suet feeder out for the smaller birds and bluebirds who show up, but lately it’s just been these bigger meaner brown-speckled birds who take it over. Don’t know how to get rid of them so that the smaller birds have a chance.
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I think the only way to do it is what you’re already doing – have lots available, and the little birds will get in there when they can. I’m hoping it will warm up in a couple of days here, as they predict it will. Looking forward to rain instead of more snow. It has been SO cold (by our standards)! Anyone east of the west coast will think (rightly) that I’m a wimp.
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We had three to five inches here in Central Ohio. We had sub-zero nights. I have to say my son did a miracle job on my car in this horrible weather. I just would not have asked him if I had known it took us a long 3 hours. My battery died and we took the left tire off, parts had been frigid so some broke off, we ran to an auto parts shop where my warehouse provides their parts. (Twice!)
He was in his knees out in the frigid wind on icy blacktop. He was a blessing. Anyway, you are a special friend and thank you for taking care of the birds and sharing the photos here. This is Ruby getting snow on her back, right? So cute. . .
The snow storm was a stunning photo. 🙂
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What a horror story about your car. Glad your son ame through for you. The dog with the snow on her back (black English cocker spaniel) is Emma. Ruby is the liver and white English springer spaniel.
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Such wondrous beauties of nature! Even I just posted some lovely pics from my birding trip to the Nilgiris, which you’ll surely like 🙂
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