Snowy Shrubs and More

Today, I want to share some of the pictures George and I took of our big January 29/30th snow storm here in Fairfield Glade. As I have mentioned in other posts, we had about 5-6 inches of snow and an inch of ice. I love seeing snow in the evergreens and all of the shrubs---so this post will show you some of the shrubs in our yard and around the area. The picture above shows the shrubs in the yard of one of our neighbors. Below are more.






This one was taken at the same house ---but a little farther back. Isn't it interesting how the snow and ice stuck to some of the shrubs and didn't stick at all to others??






I love this picture since it also brings some RED color to the snowy scene.






We have four Holly bushes in our yard. This is one of them---showing off the snow!!!





Can you guess what this one is????? I have featured it in two different recent blogs. This is a close-up of our Confederate Jasmine Bush (after the snow/ice --and then more snow)!!!






This pine tree sits in our back yard --near the woodpile. We were amazed that the ice was weighing down the bottom branches so much. I thought that some of the branches would break--but thank goodness, they did not.





Here is a close-up of the bottom part of the pine tree. The ice was really weighing these branches down.





I love this picture also--of the pine tree in the bottom left corner ---and the shrubs nearby.

What do you like most about seeing snow???? I guess my favorite part is seeing the beautiful white snow clinging to the bushes and shrubs and trees. BUT--I also love just seeing how it makes the earth look so clean and peaceful --if just for awhile. I also enjoy watching the snow as it falls.

NOW---Bring on some SPRING.... Okay?????? ha

Hugs,

Snow Birds--Part II

Be sure to read Part I (click HERE) of my Snow Birds if you missed it yesterday. Today I will show you some more of these cold little birds trying to survive in winter. Above is a close-up of a little Goldfinch I showed yesterday. This little guy sat there for a long time --staying dry from the falling snow. Below are more!





I couldn't get a very clear picture of this guy, but was just happy to get his picture at all. This is a Dark-eyed Junco--and they don't come to the feeders very often. Actually, he wouldn't go to the feeders at all--but searched the deck floor for some 'spilled' sunflower seed. I first saw this bird on our winter trips to Arkansas. I 'thought' we must have them here --but I never see them --unless the weather is bad.





The little Downy Woodpecker came to the Suet feeder... He had to work his way through the ice and snow in order to get some suet. BUT--he did it!!!





All of my feeders (except for one in the front yard) are on the deck---outside this sliding glass door. There are a total of 7 different feeders out there. This is a typical picture of some of the birds on the deck (usually there are many more than this) ---scrounging for food as it drops to the deck from the feeders above. You can see all of the snow coming down out there!!!





This is PETE, my male Red-bellied Woodpecker... With that beak, he doesn't have any trouble pecking through the ice and snow in order to get some suet. (This one is for you, GINNY.)





You know that I just have to show you another picture of one of my Bluebirds. This picture is much better because it was taken on Sunday---and the snow had stopped and the sun had come out... Do you think Mrs. Bluebird is smiling???? WELL---since the clothesline wire is still icy, maybe not YET.





OOPS-----this is a mighty big bird!!!! How did you get in this set of pictures, Little Deer????? (Well---I couldn't help myself... I captured this guy's picture early yesterday morning along with 3 more deer as they were running through the yard belonging to our neighbor across the street. I liked the picture of them in the snow---so decided to share it today, along with the birds!!!!)

On another note, we did get OUT yesterday. It was our first trip out of the house since Thursday. The main roads are fine --but the back roads are still quite snowy and icy. I'm not sure when schools will be open again up here since we are in a large county with many mountain and back roads. We ran some errands, and it felt good to get out of the house for awhile.

Have a great Wednesday!

Hugs,