Minus 13F, 60 Inches of Snowfall and Nature Persists

The weather people say we've accumulated about 61 inches of snow this winter. That's 5 times last year's snowfall! This morning it was -13F outside. However, on the deck it was a balmy 2F. The deck gets a lot of morning sun and is sheltered from the wind. We should be experiencing something closer to the averages later in the week. The "average high" for February is 35F. Next week it's predicted we'll be in the mid 30's to a high of 44F.

There is not the usual abundance of wildlife on the property, but there is a woodpecker that makes the daily rounds and the occasional hawk. Of course, the squirrels sit in the tree and watch me. I wonder what they are thinking?

The woodpecker works his way up the tree, looking for a tasty bug. I see him often and I expect he'll be back again tomorrow afternoon.

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Meanwhile, the snow is edging closer and closer to my dormer window.