February 2009

This blog has been dormant, much as the chipmunks have throughout the winter, although hints of spring--the occasional day above freezing--may mean that the chipmunks may soon emerge from their burrows, perhaps in another eight to ten weeks. Will any reappear around here?

In the meantime, cardinals, chickadees, finches, nuthatches, and sparrows have routinely visited the feeders. Rarely, a red-headed woodpecker has made a dramatic appearance. The bluejays have been whisking off the peanuts, and the squirrels, in their heavy winter coats, swipe whatever food the birds are tardy in fetching. Finally, the rabbits have remained camouflaged by evening's low light and their secretive hiding places, betrayed only by their tracks mingled with those of the squirrels and by the remains of their twig and bark meals.

Say no more . . .