Snow is in the forecast

Snow is in the forecast for tomorrow. Better run out and get my bread, milk, and toliet paper!

Snow birds

Bird watching on a snowy morning

It snowed early this morning so we had lots of birds at our feeders for breakfast. I counted at least 10 different species. It was so much fun watching them. At one point we had two woodpeckers visit. I was so excited I screamed for my husband and they flew away before I could get a picture. I'm standing in my kitchen with the window wide open so they heard me load and clear. One was a Downy Woodpecker and I believe the other was a Red-bellied Woodpecker. I did get a picture of the Red-bellied Woodpecker in the tree which I'll share another day. It took me forever to get a picture of this Tufted Titmouse. It comes in, grabs a piece of food, and quickly leaves. At one point I heard tapping and was able to catch him trying to crack a seed open.

Nandina, snow, and lights

All aboard

In honor of the snow we're supposed to get over night, I thought I'd share a picture taken last month. This train station is a working station located in downtown Manassas.

Heavy load

The weatherman is calling for another storm next week. Think this tree can take another one?

Beer run

Forget the bread, milk, and toliet paper run before a snow storm ... this person had more important things on his mind. I especially like his leg covers.

Winter colors

Like me, this Nandina bush is a transplant from Georgia. I came close to loosing it in the snow storms.

Missed mark

The cherry blossoms are pretty but it's still winter so back to reality. I was disappointed when we didn't hit the projected two foot mark with the first blizzard. Still, it was the most snow I've seen in my life!

In flight

A lucky shot during the first blizzard

New friend

This little Dark-eyed Junco is a new visitor to our yard

Blizzard II

Back to back blizzards have made life interesting lately. Both photos were taken looking out my front window ... minutes apart.

A beginning

I don't know why but I've decided to start a blog. I'm not a writer so it will really just be a few words and some photos.

So here goes ... we've had a little snow in the Washington, DC metro area this week, setting a 1899 snow record for a single winter season. This little fellow sums up the way many of us feel.