Ice Ducks

This morning our pond froze a thin layer over the shallows. It was the first time our ducks had to experience the ice. First thought was to avoid the pond. But after a forced slippery march, they made it to unfrozen waters.

Cougar Morning

I walked from our house about 10 feet when I saw this large track in the damp frost lawn. This print was fresh as there was no frost inside the indents. I used an AAA battery to show the size of this print. It is 2 times the size of my shepherds paw. There were three more prints in the grass that I could make out. It looks like it was walking away from the house.

First Snow this Season

Winter came and showed up soft and sweet. We got home at dusk and the snow began to fall in fat clumps. I put up the ducks and chickens and the snow came down fast. It was a nice surprise after a gray and gloomy day. We rushed to get the screen off the front door and the glass put in. We watched the snow fall from behind the insulated glass. In the morning the snow was only in cold dark patches on the house and lawn. But there was enough for Osa to run and eat.

Toppy Rooster

This is a grand feisty rooster of a friend on her farm. I just adore his top and feisty attitude. Even without the headdress this rooster would still shine. I hope to get some of his chicks in the spring.