Went on a frigid Christmas day walk yesterday (7°F), and I was fascinated by the ice formations on the surface of a nearby creek.
View more →Napping on thin ice
When it’s a cold, grey day, and the creek you’re hanging out on is starting to freeze over, a group nap makes things a little better.
Solstice shadow
A shadow from today’s noon-time sun, taken just before the clouds rolled in. Happy winter solstice!
The cardinal’s winter red
Seeing a northern cardinal showing off that vivid red is a welcome sight in the middle of winter, when bright colors are so rare.
Piled high
Winter has arrived
Our first major storm of the season brought almost 8 inches of wet, heavy snow to Madison. It was hard work shoveling, but it sure looks pretty.
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Bluejay in the brush
Signs of winter
While on a walk, I found a thin layer of ice on the Vilas Park Lagoon and some frost on the boardwalk. Winter is coming.
View more →Downy woodpecker
I felt lucky this woodpecker paused in the open for this photo. I ended up with quite a few outtakes (like below), following her while she jumped around looking for treats in the trees.
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