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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Blizzard Birds for Wild Wednesday

Happy wild Wednesday! As promised in Saturday's post, here are more bird pictures from during the blizzard. While you can't see the snow in the top photo, it's my favorite because of how soft the golden finch's feathers look.

All of the photos in today's post were taken through windows. I wish I could have gotten a better angle so you could see the dark eyed junco's eyes better but they were as dark as his head feathers.

This is another dark eyed junco. I lightened the picture considerably so you could see its eyes. I like that she has a seed in her beak.

I think this is a Carolina wren. He's got snow all over his beak from pecking at the fallen seeds.

I'm glad the birds were quick to eat the fallen seeds because the snow fell so fast that they were quickly buried. We feel blessed to be able to feed our feathered friends year round but especially during harsh weather conditions.

The plows are still working on the roads but life seems to be getting back to normal here in Maryland. We were really blessed to retain our power throughout the storm. It went out for a little bit today but it's back on and I'm thankful for that too.

May God bless you and those you love!

Related posts:
Maryland blizzard photos: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2016/01/my-maryland-blizzard-photos.html
Snowmen & post blizzard photos: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2016/01/snowmen-and-post-blizzard-walk-photos.html
Tiger cubs in snow: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2014/02/baby-tigers-playing-in-snow-photos.html

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Snowmen and Post Blizzard Walk Photos

Today was my first walk since the blizzard and I loved the decorated snowman in the photo above.

The snow ended a few days ago but it's still piled high. Even though today was warmer, with temperatures in the 40s, there's so much snow that while it's melting, plenty remains.

I'm thankful for all the people who worked hard to shovel and clear the streets the best they could. There's clearly still more work to be done.

Thank you for visiting! May God bless you, all those still without power, those working hard to clear the streets, our emergency workers and may He also provide shelter for all who need it, healing for the sick and comfort for those who grieve.

Related posts:
2016 Blizzard photos: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2016/01/my-maryland-blizzard-photos.html
2013 Snowy Morning: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2013/02/snowy-morning-in-maryland.html
2015 Snowstorm: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2015/03/maryland-snowstorm-photos.html

Saturday, January 23, 2016

My Maryland Blizzard Photos

By God's grace, we still have power and I am very thankful. I pray it will continue and pray for all those who don't have power and/or are out in this storm, as well as for the emergency workers. May God bless and protect them.

During lighter snowfall the birds flock to the feeders and gobble up the fallen seed. In order to get the photo above I had to sit on the floor and aim my camera through the little open area near the bottom of the sliding glass door (see photo below).

This door is set about eight inches above the ground so that gives you an idea of the amount of snow; though the drifts are much higher.

The birds managed to push off big piles of snow to access the feeders.

Visibility worsens as the winds increase, blowing snow into the screens and all over. I haven't ventured outside at all today so these photos were taken through our Maryland home windows.

May God bless you and keep you safe!

Related posts:
Tiger cub in snow: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2014/03/tiger-cub-launches-sneak-attack.html
Sea lion loves snow: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2014/02/sea-lion-loves-snow.html
Birds in the snow: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2014/01/snow-bird-photos-and-haiku-poem.html