The Poor Little Guy ~ January 20, 2016

Today we had a beautiful snowfall. 

It was heavy and lasted for most of the day.

© KMC 2016

On especially snowy days, the birds and critters clamor more impatiently for their food, and often squabble with one another. 

Even though there's plenty of feeders and food for everyone!

Today, two squirrels were in a stand-off.

The one on the ground refused to let the one in the tree come down for even a moment! So that poor fellow in the tree tried to wait patiently, but in a ready stance to advance.

However, it soon became apparent that he'd have a bit of a wait.

So he found a place to sit.

Can't you just see his sad face?

 (Even I felt bad for him!)

As the wait turned into quite a long one, I imagine he began to get cold as the snow began to gather on him. 

So he snuggled in closer to the tree.

And all the while, this selfish, rude fellow

swung from the sunflower feeder most happily and carefree 'til he had his fill!

What a naughty little squirrel!!

~ ♥ ~

Rain, Rain, Go Away

Here it is, December 3rd, and miraculously we have no snow. A thing for which I'm thankful!

But a dreary, cold, rainy day such as we had today (and yesterday, and the day before),

does bring one's spirits low, despite the rejoicing of having no snow!

Thick, gray clouds rolled through all day long.

Raindrops gathered on the windows.

 

It was a perfect morning to enjoy our cozy fire!

 For a while, not a bird or a critter dared creep out... Until this little Sparrow decided to pop out from his shelter under our front deck.

 Then, one by one, others ventured out from their hiding spots, too.