The First Snow

We received our first measurable snowfall the other day, and it was postcard-perfect. It accumulated only in the grass and on the trees and shrubs, so there was no need to haul out the shovel. The flakes were huge and drifted aimlessly past the windows for several hours. The snowglobe-come-to-life scene made me feel all warm and cozy inside my house.

The birds had a different reaction. They flocked to the feeders in large numbers for a bite to eat, and I got a good start to my first bird count of the season for Project Feederwatch.