Thursday, 5 February 2026

It is a snowy day

 It's been cold. I know you know. We're in Canada, and it is winter! I knew what I'd be up to on Wednesday! About 7 cm snow fell. If it is going to cold, it might as well be pristine white. For now. 

You can see the Labbit tracks on the sidewalk! She is very speedy and tends to slip by the trailcam.


I ventured out and spotted deermouse tracks. (I think!) The snow was falling at bedtime. 

I've spent more time watching critters from the front window.  There are two black ones. They seem to have signed a peace treaty. 


I've noticed that the mourning doves aren't bothered by the blue jays. The blue jays have such a rep for being bullies. 

This is who I've been watching as well! She bears watching. 


I settled down to listen to something, I forget what, and took out my sketching tools. It's been a minute since I did so. 

Joseph Brian was settled in to watch Olympic curling on Gem. It froze. Too many watchers, I believe. There were complaints online. He gave up. It was fun while it lasted! 


They have a keen nose for food!

 

 In the meantime, I spotted the turkey trio. It's early for mating season. I was fascinated! They are all males, you can tell by their 'beards' and they were getting into it.

 

11 comments:

Linda Hoye said...

So much life happening right before your eyes! Here in Saskatchewan, winter has been a relatively mild one. Our front yard is actually devoid of snow right now! Plus 5 when I got up this morning.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari Om
I am a little ecstatic - at least the Scots (for GB) curling matches are being aired on the Beeb! As the big money streamers get their hooks in, though, much less of the Winter Os are going to be available to us... YAM xx

tz_garden said...

Rabbits are so quick, it's kind of shocking how fast they can skeedaddle!

RedPat said...

It has been so cold that you are smart to stay in and watch the world out the window.

DrumMajor said...

I believe it was Benjamin Franklin who at one time thought the turkey should be the U.S. bird instead of the eagle. Your boy turkeys have been watching our politics: 2 fight it out, 1 stands around, and nothing gets done, (Republicans of course.) Linda in Kansas

Jeanie said...

That Labbit is so darned fast, I almost missed her!

Nancy J said...

The turkey referee kept circling, like in a boxing ring , so funny. Pity too many watchers jammed up the curling.

Leslie's Garden said...

We're cold today but warming up nicely tomorrow. Love your critter cams. So fun to see the visitors.

eileeninmd said...

Love the deer and all the birds.
I feel like I am living in Alaska, it is so cold here.
Take care, enjoy your day!

Red said...

Deer have an incredible sense of smell.

DeniseinVA said...

Fascinating, and a tonic. The third turkey looked like he was getting ready to try and stop them fighting, or maybe join in? :) Those deer, incredible! All images soorthing to my soul, thank you Jenn :)