This morning's cold temperature amplified all the outside sounds.  The vehicles driving by sounded like they were coming through the house.  The chickadees in the tree outside the window sounded like they were inside.  When I went out to fill the feeders, the crunch of the snow underneath my boots sounded hollow.

Nasty mama!

The deer visited the yard before I left for work.  The nasty mama was particularly mean this morning.  She butted and kicked at the fawns numerous times during their visit.  

I have not been able to put the water pail back into the yard because my vehicle needs to be plugged in.  Today I witnessed how the deer quench their thirst without the pail.  After eating the grain and seeds, three of them scooped up mouthfuls of snow.

The temperature tonight is not supposed to dip as low as the past few evenings.  -25C sounds balmy compared to the -34C last night.  I'm hoping that the forecast is accurate as it shows a warming trend and more snow.  I have lots of outdoor activities planned for my week off!

I think she saw me!