December 20, 2009

We woke up to the sight of four huge deer in the front - I wish I knew how to capture that...the windows are in the way, the screens are in the way, the rails are in the way...but rather than spook them by opening the door, we watched them through the window while they picked at all the fallen bird seed that was on the ground.

I am thinking the fumes from the fireplace are causing such a high number of birds to crash into the patio door. by around 8:15 am, there were about 9 birds that crashed - so far! I'd like to attribute it to the 'high energy suet' but they were crashing last week too! Either the same birds haven't learned yet or there are more birds out there than we can even count.

Paul stopped by to have his coffee card punched and we visited with him for about an hour. While he was here, I noticed a cardinal in the back so my sights were on looking out for him well after Paul had left.

Carlo went to Tractor Supply and then I spotted it...the cardinal. The most beautiful shade of crimson - and so incredible against the background of nature dusted with the bright white snow! I missed snapping his photo in the back of the cabin, but noticed he flew to the front - in the area where Carlo said he's been the last few days. Sure enough - out the front is right where I captured him - well digitally! He was a lot further away than if I had a chance to snap him along the back deck.

While I cleaned, Carlo moved some snow near the swing and put some corn down. Now if the deer show up, there's a good chance in seeing them AND possibly taking some photos. Of course now the swing will be in the way! Go figure!

We were watching a movie and having a snack when a huge woodpecker slammed right into the window. He was dazed for close to 15 minutes and I was able to get a picture of him - since he wasn't moving! Thank goodness he was able to fly away although he did stop to rest on the rail and seemed sort of weak. Heck, wouldn't you be after crashing into a window? Before long, he was gone. (I'm thinking another dad joke might fit in here really well!)

We started dinner around 5:30 after finishing up some last minute grocery shopping. I'm still in need of some pretzel rings! Another incredible meal of grilled steaks and potatoes...heavenly. We watched a couple of movies and a couple of deer that were catching a late night snack - Splendorful!