a fresh bag of leaves was put down for them to stand on.
What a wonderful idea - I've been throwing hay down (that costs $$$) - next year some boys will be bagging leaves for the birds!!!
I must admit to snickering (just a little little tiny bit) about all the snow to our south - we average 10 feet per winter where I live, this year seems like those of you in Southern New England are getting all of our white sparkles. Sadly though, I know not to get ahead of myself - just a couple years back we had the "holiday" storms - 3 feet on Valentines Day (a record one day total amount even in Vermont) and two feet for St. Patty's Day.
All I know is my birds are much happier now that its not 22 below zero - Treasure, the roo, is even crowing good morning again - a wonderful winter wake up.
We had flurries the other day, but 71 F today. In the Panhandle of Texas we get ice and snow, but not enough to last more than a couple of days. I am very greatful yes.
You know, being from the far northern part of Minnesota I at first thought "they are getting a taste of what we get here every year, but it won't last." Then after a while I started to think that your getting a real feel for the upper midwest in the winter. Now I very happy to be right where I am. You folks are getting worse than we usually see here and we know NASTY weather. Hope it starts to melt soon.
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Yup that's what we got here yesterday. We've gotten at least 2 ft of snow this year in 5 snowstorms. We usually don't get more than 10 to 12 inches in the winter.
I am sick and tired of snow. I so can't wait for spring.