It’s early April and I thought we had seen the last of the snowstorms. But Mother Nature threw a curve ball of white fluff!
Last week we had some snow furries but the weather was warm enough to melt it quickly.
I said at the time, “Aah, the Robin Snowstorm! ”
This heralds the return of Robins from their winter holiday in the Southern States and our last storm until next winter.
Other migratory birds, such as the Mourning Doves and the Juncos have already returned to my backyard to feast on the bird seed I put out for them.
Today the doves were a bit confused and tried to find some of the seeds on the deck. I shovelled the deck and threw seeds there but the snow quickly covered them.
These lovely birds, symbolizing love and peace, didn’t seem to mind a snow covered tail. They gracefully pecked through the snow to retrieve seeds.
These lovey doves must have a nest nearby. I look forward to see a young one this spring.
The pair of Juncos were also looking for a snack and spent a long time pecking through the snow for the seeds. They are another pair getting ready to start a little bird family.
Snow-laden trees
This small shrub by the front deck may not survive the snowstorms~It is flattened. I will tie the branches together once the weather warms and maybe it will survive.
The snow finally stopped at dusk. Tomorrow is another day and hopefully the last day Hubby has to use the snow blower until next winter.
Tomorrow I will shovel the deck off for the birds and look forward to a kinder Mother Nature bringing sunshine.