Winter in Virginia

Now after several days of temperatures hanging around zero at night and highs only 20 mid-day, naturally the big lake is frozen and all ponds as well.

I can see the fish swimming under the ice...just hope it is deep enough for them to survive.

The birds crowd the feeders and are so pretty all fluffed to stay warm. Looks like the Hawk is hungry as well and very adapted in catching his prey. He stands for long periods of time blending in with the split-rail fence posts near the feeders but the other bird hide until he is gone. He know3s where they hide in the evergreen tree and at times attempts to go in after a lunch. This morning, I put out extra food for all...except the squirrels.

Decided to take them the left over gravy which I heavily peppered with sunflower, thistle and regular bird seeds. Sort of like suet. Took it out and hung on branches that are too small to support weight of a squirrel.

We are staying close to home and enjoying a warm fire, hot meals, nature watching with hot tea in hand.... and putting the house back together after the ordeal of having wood floors resurfaced. They are beautiful.

KEEP WARM~
Time to share the Sint Maarten Photos~