Bitter cold yes… wind chill had it between -38 and -35 depending on who you were listening to on the radio. Did I care.. no… the air was frigid, Time stood still. The birds came to eat, but they were not going to hang around…. I went back to the car to warm my hands before going back to do the suet. I don’t wear gloves, it makes it too awkward to open the suet cages. I brought some lettuce leaves and I had some soya sprouts left over.. I took them further into the bush, closer to a big fallen tree… and half buried it so that rabbit could still find it… I included an offering of rabbit pellet food…. being he/she is wild they may not be interested in the pellets.. but I left them anyway.
When it is as cold as it was, there is a crispness underfoot when you walk over the snow… I could feel the icy fingers of the wind as it found a way to my bare arms under my sweater sleeves. I didn’t have to explain that I wouldn’t be lingering… After putting out the food, and giving the jays extra peanuts… I got back into my car to warm up. I knew I would be stopping to capture the pictures you see above.. the woodlands are so beautiful with the sculptured snow on the out stretched branches.
Winter is a beautiful time of the year, right now the Winterlude festival is on in the city. If you are near, and can make it to where the ice sculptures are… you are in for a treat. It is cold yes, but you can dress warmly, the ice castles and winter ice slides, the skating on the canal, all make for an winter adventure that is exciting and rewarding…, After the fun of exploring all that is being offered .. you can sit with a hot chocolate, or a beaver tail, and simply bask in the wonders of life.
LIFE IS FILLED WITH MOMENTS, SOMETIMES HAPPY AND AT TIMES INCONVENIENT. IT IS IMPORTANT TO FIRST ACCEPT EVERY SITUATION AS IT OCCURS AND TRY TO ACCEPT AND UNDERSTNA IT FOR WHAT IT IS.
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That is so cold! Thank you for thinking of the birds and the rabbits. They need the food so much when it’s this cold. My hands were cold just reading this.
Thanks Dan… my reward is having them feel comfortable with my presence.. when they land in my hair, my shoulders, and urge me on… I’m humbled… Hope you are enjoying this winter season, the reports are that we have had more cold days this winter than we have had in the last couple of years. waves across the miles… stay warm.. stay safe.
We have definitely had more cold days than we’ve had in a long time. I do love it when the birds let us know they appreciate the care.
Your dedication is so admirable, Dymoon. You have a pure heart. 🙏🏼
awww thank you.. my reward, when the birds land in my hair, on my shoulders.. chirping me on.. hurry hurry, we’re hungry. They fly around me, guiding me towards the “cafe” area. I especially love it when I’m putting the bark butter on the tree and they hover waiting impatiently for me to fill the hole with the suet butter. To see them right in front of my face, watching my every move… is humbling.
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