This morning we had a Barred Owl on our deck looking in the window! After posing for a picture, he moved to the cedar tree nearest the porch and stayed all day long. He finally left at 5:27 this evening. I don't remember ever having an owl visit before today. What a special blessing!
Well, the mild weather is gone today! We have several inches of snow on the ground and this morning the outdoor temperature reading was just below zero! The birds have been at the feeders in flocks. Then all of a sudden, there wasn't a bird in sight...so we knew there was a hawk nearby. It's sad to see one of our songbirds taken by a hawk, but the hawk must also eat. The pictures aren't the best quality since they're taken with my shaky hands through a dirty glass window! I guess I should be washing windows instead of watching the birds, but that's not going to happen when it's so cold!
We've had bluebirds all winter, so have been putting out dried meal worms for them. They're here every day, usually just before light. The early bird gets the worm, you know. They come often throughout the day too, but then they have to share with the chickadees and our Carolina wren. I've not yet been able to get a picture of the wren. This is the first year we've had a wren stay through the winter. I take that as a sign that the winter will be mild and spring will arrive early.
We're thankful for the good health and healing we've enjoyed so far. Dennis had surgery on Wednesday, January 13. The nerve in his left elbow was being pinched, causing his fingers to be numb. The surgeon clipped the tethers and added new ones go allow the nerve more space. It went well, and recovery was without complications. We went to get the stitches out last Tuesday.
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| Lots of bruising but healing well. |
We have been enjoying a lot of 'chair' time over the past few days. With the snow on the ground and the cold temperatures, we're both content to stay inside with our Kindles and enjoy the activities of the birds, squirrels, and whatever else can be viewed from our recliners. On days like this, going out to get the mail seems like a big trip! Of course, it is a quarter of a mile, and all uphill ... I've often thought about dragging a sled out to get the mail and then riding it home. Perhaps today!
