
Last night after the snow began, I let Ali out for the last time before I put the cover over the dog door for the evening. It did not take but a minute after she went out before she started that serious barking. I knew immediately something was in the yard and could not believe when I saw the opossum back. I figured it had all it wanted of the last encounter with her. But sure enough, it was back. I really felt sorry for the little creature all covered in snow. I got Ali back inside so it could go on about it's way finding a place to get out of the snow. It was getting some water when I first saw it but eventually moved under the grill which has a cover and I guess was providing some protection against the wind and snow. What can you say....a face only a mother could love. Being my second encounter with this creature, I am still amazed at how docile it seems. Shows no aggression and really no fear. ----------------------------------------------------

Today has been a miserably cold day and the temperature is dropping like a rock tonight. I sat up the camera in front of a window today and would take a few pictures off an on. The amount of birds was unbelieveable. I ended up a couple of times throwing a handle full out on the snow just so more could eat and to stop some of the fighting at the feeders.
Wonderful day watching and loved all the different varieties. The game of the day seemed to be king of the suet feeder or bird feeder. They are really serious about their food. Another prime
overview spot was on top of the shepards hook. I would laugh as the birds would try to protect their spot. The squirrel even decided to see what all the fuss was about.Late this afternoon as it was getting almost too dark to shoot without pictures beginning to get grainy, I looked out and there were 9 bluebirds. You would have thought they found their Garden of Eden. These poor birds must have been starving. They swarmed both of the suet feeders like they had found heaven. While they were taking turns at the suet feeder, others were going and checking out some of the bluebird houses. Maybe they will be back to build.



















