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House Finch enjoying the sun's warmth

House Finch enjoying the sun's warmth
I rarely get out any more for an actual walk, especially in the winter months. This winter has been brutally cold with so much snow, which has now turned to ice, thanks to the comparatively mild weather we've had recently. Today, the forecast is for snow again, sigh. Anyway, I managed to push myself out the front door yesterday (28 January 2014) to go for a walk in Weaselhead with friends. The morning started off unpleasantly cold, but gradually warmed up. The pathways were covered in ice and one person did fall, unfortunately, so I was relieved I had my ice grabbers on my winter boots. We had a few nice sightings, which gave reasonable photo opps, including several House Finches, a Downy Woodpecker, and a beautiful little Snowshoe Hare who was well camouflaged against the snow and was hiding in a tangle of branches. At the end of the walk, a Coyote was spotted, hunting in the field by the parking lot. A most enjoyable walk in good company : )

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Ha ... all puffed up from the cold ... I had to travel 100 kms (round trip) to get some more corn for the Swans today ... I cannot believe that I have used up 320 kg (704 lbs) since Dec 28th ... I have never used this much before ... and I still have 3 months to go ... LOL ... it has been brutal for all wildlife this Winter ... especially the Swans ...
11 years ago.

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