Diario de friendofnature2

Rough-legged hawks, Common goldeneye, and our Snowy owls are back! Squirrels are busy collecting acorns, ducks and geese congregate at the river mouths where our waters are still open. A brief warm spell feels out of place before winter sets in again. Lake trout wander the shoreline and harbors. Steelhead still linger and continue to be caught by fishermen. It is a quieter time, but not silent. The red squirrels and flocks of geese still let us know how they see us walking their way. The jays and crows call out from the treetops. There is plenty to go and see. Black and white seems to be the colors that most are sporting now. The spruce, pine, and firs stand out in green. Visitors to our home are braver now, looking for food and warmth, the field mouse, opossum on the deck and birds frequenting the feeds that have yet to be filled again. It is a beautiful time to slow down and enjoy the winter season.