Canada Geese

I happened to look outside yesterday evening just as a gaggle of geese were heading to our neighbour's corn field. 

I love this time of year!

The lion rears his head

I know, I know... I've been neglecting the blog lately. But, I'll make up for it today! 

Last Saturday we had a snowstorm... so much for March coming in like a lamb! Not that the cats minded at all. Caesar was completely mesmerized by the birds at the feeder, and was oblivious to the falling snow.

Cleo, however, was having a great time with the snow!

We woke up Sunday morning to a pretty coat of snow on all the trees, and more snow falling.

We headed out in the snow to Oxford Mills, just south of Ottawa, to celebrate my Grandmothers birthday. The main highways were horrible, and everyone was driving in the middle of the two lanes. I was worried the county roads I had to take to get there would be even worse, but actually they were in better condition than the highway! We had a great time visiting with everyone, and we got to see how big our nephew is getting. 

The sun was setting on the way home... red sky at night, sailor's delight... it was beautiful!

New Feeder and New Visitors

We picked up a new suet feeder for our woodpecker friend, and found we have a little female downy woodpecker who has discovered it!

Of course the chickadees were fighting over the new feeder as well... =)

Snow Angels and Feathered Friends

David saw the most beautiful snow angel the other morning. I went outside and tried to get a better picture of it, but the best one was taken from through the window:

While I was outside I was being watched by several curious chickadees and a hairy woodpecker. Actually, almost every time either of us go outside, we hear him calling and he always likes to perch nearby... I guess in hopes that we have a tasty snack for him =)

Bird Feeders & Visitors

We've had many feathered visitors since we put up our bird feeders this past spring:

Goldfinches, hummingbirds, sparrows....

Juncos, Bluejays, Chickadees....

Mourning Doves, Northern Flickers (woodpeckers), cowbirds...

And of course, lots and lots of geese migrating!

Canadian Geese

Snow Geese