The little pond sported a thin covering of snow one morning recently. Neddy ventured onto it and, for the first time, the ice held his weight. The lure of a stick is strong for that was what enticed him to toddle to the very middle. He gathered his prize and quickly hightailed it back to shore just as if he knew he was pushing his luck.
The snow is not sticking but the ice is. Brr temperatures every day this past week as the season tips over into winter.
Winter gardening is underway with the outdoor plants now inside. Fingers crossed I can keep them alive till spring.
Heading quickly towards the shortest day of the year here in our hemisphere. The sunlight, when it does appear, is thinning. I'm questioning whether I should bother opening the curtains in the bedroom.Except I do enjoy this view below of the hydrangeas now wearing their brown autumn colours.
I love that last quote and I'll write it in my journal today! The Pileated is quite a sight! How fun to see him and get such good photos!
ReplyDeleteOne must always open the curtains to let whatever kind of day it is going to be inside to either enjoy or moan about :) I do love your Christmas tree of birds. Very clever and pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful bird - we have no woodpeckers in Australia, but I have been lucky enough to see this species in my travels.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well.
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne