Day Dreaming

The sun has finally made an appearance and the temperature is more spring-like.  I have to eat my words.  A few weeks ago I said the -20Cs were gone.  Two nights ago the temperature dipped to -26.1C.  Brrr.  Here's hoping that does not happen again until next winter.

With all the snow that fell the past few days, the birds have still been busy at the feeders.  Their natural sources of food are still hidden under the snow cover.  I've gone through a number of sacks filled with sunflower seeds and peanuts to keep them satisfied.  

I frequently see two different species at the same time.  The blue jays and the hairy woodpeckers have become friends; 'breaking bread' or nut/seed shells together. 

I've only seen the year round birds as of yet.  Looking outside, at all the snowbanks, it is going to be awhile before the hummers and orioles come to visit.  Previously, they have showed up as early as the beginning of May.  I don't think that is going to happen this year.  I'm sure there will still be snow on the ground.

In the meanwhile, I will keep planning what I will add to entice the summer birds to a yard under construction and dream of the day when the yard will be green instead of white.