09-JAN-2018
Cedar waxwing
One of a small flock of about 15 birds. They've been scarce in the region of late, not many found on some of the local Christmas Bird Counts, so it was nice to see them today.
09-JAN-2018
Snow blowing off red barn
The red barn faces open fields and the wind was rushing around the fields and up and over the barn, blowing snow from the roof.
09-JAN-2018
Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)
The dried head of tansy flowers against the snow. During its blooming period, this plant is attractive to numerous insects such as bees, flies, beetles, etc.
09-JAN-2018
The amphibian pond
Now snow covered, but seemingly not completely solid yet. Or perhaps it is just ice exposed under the snow. At any rate, there were no tracks on the pond. In years past, there would frequently be fox tracks across the pond the morning after a fresh snowfall.
09-JAN-2018
Old woods
Looking south to the old woods on the left and the butterfly meadow on the right, behind the trees.
09-JAN-2018
Downy woodpecker, male
Several downy woodpeckers near the Backyard Garden, including this male.
09-JAN-2018
Coneflower (Echinacea)
Spiky seedhead of the coneflower which, in its blooming period, attracts many butterflies and other insects.
