It has been a crazy
week...more snow, an inch of icing atop the 8" of white stuff, and cabin fever
holding strong.
I got an alert that Snow Buntings were observed in a field about
16 miles from our home.
It was about the only morning that we could get out of
our drive way with any hope of not sliding into a ditch.
For many years, Snow
Bunting and Great Gray Owls were at the very top of my birding wish list.
I was
thrilled for the opportunity of this rare visit to our area was really over the
moon with excitement.
When I arrived I saw a snow covered field and a few areas that
had been scraped back and covered with fresh cracked corn and assorted bird
seed.
Then I spotted my first Snow Bunting, oh my goodness what beauties they
are, really made me smile...so, so happy.
Along with nearly a hundred Buntings,
were many more Lapland Longspurs, and in the mix were also Horned Larks.
What a
swell treat, for all of these birds were new to me, and all of them were really
beautiful to see. In the mix was also a few Sparrows and I got to see a Song
Sparrow which I have included at the end of this post.
I am thinking I may have
seen them before, but not very often.
The ice came and it
is still here, some 5 days out now and no chance of it thawing any day this
week. We are anticipating another Winter storm this evening.
The icing caused
great damage in our 2 acres, but, that will remain for another post.
I am
still having my Google problems, but have figured out a way to upload my images
and I am very thankful for that...
Hoping everyone is
well.
Remember to double click on the image, to view a larger slide show of the images shared
As well as I am linking up with Stewart at:
Wild Bird Wednesday
