Just Stuff

Participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count this year, this weird looking Brown headed Cowbird along with a normal colored one showed up at the feeders this afternoon. Another indication of a bird with pigment issues, similar to the Slate colored Junco that was mostly white I had at the feeders a month ago. Sorry the picture isn't so clear. The bird was aways off and with a pure white background it didn't show up very well. These shots aren't in order, but we took a ride to the Peninsula in Erie, Pa. and these snow covered bushes look like cotton plants.

The Erie skyline as seen from the Peninsula across the Bay.

This is the road leading out to the Peninsula. Lake Erie, the shallowest of the Great Lakes, is now completely frozen in the first time in many years.

Lots of Horses Tails line the road.

Back home a shot of the local ski resort from high up on a hill during a foggy afternoon.

I got a better shot of the Cooper's hawk out through the open bathroom window. This most likely is a juvenile.

This is what the front of our property looks like from the road.

Mrs. Cardinal having some lunch.

We're still getting snow every day, but very light, and cloudy skies. Our total for this season to date is 175". Anybody want some? We probably should send some to Vancouver.

Have a great Sunday all.