Snow, Birds, misc.

As Joel was getting the empty feeders this afternoon to fill them, he noticed a little female finch under one of the feeders.  It did not fly away when Joel approached.  I was able to get a photo of it (a bad one) from inside the house.

I think the reason it didn't fly away is because it's mostly blind.  See that big white spot on it's eye?  I think there's one on the other eye too.  I got a glimpse of it as it was moving around.  It flew from the ground to the branch of the arborvitae .. so it can fly.  Wish I could do something to help it, but not sure what can be done at all. Just let nature takes it course I suppose.

A week or so ago we got a bunch of snow.  here's a few images.

Our sliding door - the screen was nearly 100% blocked with snow sticking to it when we woke up in the morning ...

Our Dutch Kids were buried .. still mostly are actually ...

Before we started shoveling, Rob measured the snow.  Right by the garage door I think it was just over 12 inches...

 He then waded out to a little bigger drift just out from the garage door.  You can see we already had a pile of snow on the end of the driveway from previous snows.  The Measurement was ... drum roll please ...

16 inches !

Glad the snow is done.  Still tons of it on the ground, but the roads are mostly dry now thanks to some sunshine and warmer temperatures.  Today it's just under 40 F .. and it's supposed to stay above freezing during the days for the forecasted 10 days .. so let's hope spring is finally on its way!