Uncommon January Day

Yesterday was one of those rare, spring-like January days.  While most of the country was in the deep-freeze we had an unusually warm day.  It was in the mid-50's, the sun was shining and it felt like spring.  I couldn't bring myself to go walking at the treadmill at the gym when the river is …

Oh, Deer

Our two does and two fawns are still regular visitors to our yard, although they seem to appear more often when I have bird seed in the bird feeder.  The fawns are so much bigger now but they're still smaller than their mothers. Maralee

Northern Flicker

This Northern Flicker (correct me if I'm wrong) comes to our bird feeder about once a month and stays for about 30 seconds.  I've never been able to photograph it until now. I love the subtle red coloring it has. Maralee