Snow, Snow, Snow...

Like many parts of the United States, we've gotten a lot of snow this month. In fact, it's snowing right now - the big, fluffy kind of snow that makes you want to run around outside with your tongue sticking out. And while we didn't get any snow on Valentine's Day, I did get this shot:


Yep. Two little sparrows, all puffed up on the back step out by the bird feeder. Rather fitting to have a male and a female on Valentine's Day.

Snow!

I love snow. I know, I know, it's miserable to drive in and shovel and scrape off your car windows, but it sure is pretty. Whether it's big fluffy flakes or like a fine sifting of powdered sugar, I love watching it come down and coat everything.

Yesterday, we had that powdered sugar kind, all light and fluffy and fine. As it was covering the back deck, I looked out to see this little fella scrounging around in the snow:



We've taken to putting seed and little goodies for the squirrels and chipmunks on the deck in an attempt to divert them from the main feeds. It seems to be working rather well so far - and our flock of cardinals seem to like the deck, too. In any case, the squirrel here was busily rescuing the walnuts from being buried in the snow, and he didn't seem to mind the impromptu photo shoot. So, I took a few good shots of him.