February 26, 2014
When Winter grows old and the air is cold, what is a bird to do? Little Kitty says “Stop! Do not rhyme with the first line. Bird poetry drives me CRAZY!!!” Continue reading February 26, 2014
Category: Critters
February 24, 2014
This Coopers Hawk does not practice the fine art of subtlety. Honestly, did it think the songbirds would fail to notice it perched upon the feeders? This woodland flower does not practice the fine art of patience, poking through the dirt as the snow recedes. Fear not. We do engage in some fine art here In Jim’s Garden. Take a look at the stream on … Continue reading February 24, 2014
February 18, 2014
The thaw commences. Good thing! Because after yesterday’s “wintry mix” of ice… followed by snow…. these ladies are ready for Spring. Continue reading February 18, 2014
February 12, 2014
The Gang’s All Here. Woodpecker, cardinal and chickadee dine together. Nuthatch strikes a very nuthatch like pose. A couple of does look up from munching on fresh compost. The rhododendron bush stands tall and frozen with a doe in the background. The cardinal family chows down before calling it a day. A hopeful sunset brings tidings of Spring. We remain bound in a frozen world, … Continue reading February 12, 2014
February 8, 2014
Happy squirrel with a tasty treat: Happy wren with plenty to eat: Happy cat with nimble feet: Continue reading February 8, 2014
February 6, 2014
CAUGHT! Nibbling on the rhododendron bush…. CAUGHT! Knocking down the bird feeder…. He flees. Check out the snow on that squirrel’s back! He takes refuge on a branch, chewing on the loot…. Alarmed at the presence of a larger mammal, he chatters wildly and whips his tail to alert his friends… CAUGHT! Hanging around the bird feeder…. Oh, well OK. We encourage that sort of … Continue reading February 6, 2014
February 4, 2014
Another view from Sunday: Moving on to Monday evening. The little creek is usually a dry bed, running water only after rain. It freezes only when a substantial rainfall yields to immediate cold. That condition occurred Saturday into Sunday and voila! The creek is full and frozen: This little lady looks alarmed: She spooks and runs into the ethereal light of the woods, tail flashing: … Continue reading February 4, 2014
February 3, 2014
A long, rainy Saturday gives way to eight inches of fresh snow overnight. Sunday breaks to a winter dream scene: Its a busy day at the stump and the feeders: The fine fare draws the attention of the larger breed of local critter: Continue reading February 3, 2014
February 1, 2014
Hungry squirrel on a rainy day: Continue reading February 1, 2014
