It’s not technically the first snow of the season, but it’s the first I’ve seen happening. Rain turned to mixed snow-and-rain. 35F.
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The snow started yesterday morning, snowed all day, often with gusting winds, off and on during the night. There were still snow flurries when I went out this morning to take pictures.
Some stills:
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I confess that when there’s a big snow storm like this one, I look forward enormously to spotting the birds. Today was a good bird day. Lots of birds took shelter in the hedges next to the windows, and I managed to entice some to feed from the window still, and even my hand. I have lost the knack of taking pictures while hand-feeding, alas, but I some ideas about making that easier. I saw Juncos, Black-capped chickadees, an unknown sparrow variety, American Goldfinches, Tufted Titmice, and male and female cardinals. More importantly, while the snow was falling and they were sheltering in snow-covered rhododendrons, I heard them singing, not just calling or bragging about finding food. Spring is tangentially here, despite the snow.
American Goldfinch in Winter plumage; I think it’s a male.
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It was still snowing when I took these, and it’s still snowing now; large, wet flakes.
Six hours later, and it’s still snowing.
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Birds have been scarce today, as if they too were waiting for the storm. I’ve filled the feeders, spotted a few sparrows of unknown type, and these guys:
Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura). When I hear them call, I know it’s Spring.
Black-capped Chickadee waiting for the snow.
I actually took male Northern Cardinal photo this yesterday.
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