Winter Thaw

A week and a half ago, we were walking on the river while dozens of skaters came and went as we watched. A few days later, things thawed and now the ducks are back, enjoying some early spring-like weather. Sunday, I came upon this couple tucked into the back just upstream from the house.

A week earlier, this couple was foraging downtown in the main Winooski River.

Mergansers are here – not sure where they retreat to during earlier “below zero” weather. This pair of Hoodies are hanging out – I see them nearly every day.

And we don’t forget the faithful few who hang in here all winter, singing every chance they get. I hear cardinals, titmice, nuthatches, crows, and now and then, a raven on most of our walks.


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2 Responses to Winter Thaw

  1. Denzil says:

    That’s certainly a stunning merganser! And the cardinal is a splash of color amidst the grey!

  2. Susan trombley says:

    Great pictures!

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