Not the big time cold that you see on the Northern Plains or up in the Land of the Midnight Sun, but a darn sight colder than is comfortable. We have had a remarkably easy winter, with plenty of warmer than normal, sunny days, but I am still ready for it to end.
The nice days are such a teaser, reminding us of planting and growing things and playing in the garden pond...
Lots of interesting birds and wildlife around now, including a deer that popped right over the fence out of the barnyard when Alan came over the other day.
We saw a bald eagle right over the corner of the barnyard when we were feeding the other night. Looked up and there he was, low, and right over our heads.
A sharp shinned hawk almost hit me in the head this morning. I was watching where I was walking and didn't even see him, but Liz said that he skimmed right over me. He landed in a nearby tree and she ran for her camera, but he flew just as she got close.
Saw about fifty robins flying west earlier today, along with a bunch of small, very musical birds, whose call I have never heard before and couldn't identify. Very pretty though.
Also saw what looked like an owl flying between the barns this morning at daybreak. I hope so! Having discovered what the mystery animal is that is coming on the kitchen porch and eating the cat food...a skunk...I am hoping that it is a great horned owl and stays for dinner....
It's been abnormally warm here since Friday, with temps in the mid-40s over the weekend. We're finally sliding back toward normal (for Alaska) but it's still only 30 this morning ... should be in single digits or maybe low 'teens.
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We are 51* right now and I'm loving it. I have visions on what I'm going to do in the yard...what needs to be done. I know I have to wait at least two more, maybe three more weeks, but at least the time is closer!
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You are so lucky to have all those critters up close to your home. Well . . . with the exception of that skunk. You really think an owl could take a skunk? Wow.
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ReplyDeleteLInda, 51!! That sounds fantastic! We won't be able to do much until at least April and probably May, but we should at least see some crocuses next month....and I am sure ready
Cathy, great horned owls love skunks! I am bringing the cat food inside nights and hoping the little guy doesn't decide to dine in the day time.