Saturday, February 7, 2009

What a difference a day makes…

Today the temp hit 56, a far cry from the weather the past couple of weeks, and with the warmer temps, the big melt. As I was writing this, a huge slab of snow and ice started sliding off the roof. Such a sound! The scraping and sliding started slowly and then picked up speed, scaring me for a split second until I realized what it was. I hope the gutter didn’t get knocked off and a few shingles dragged with it. I think it’s supposed to be warm again tomorrow, a nice surprise for early February!

Just a few days ago Squirrel Nutkin was playing 
in the snow on my deck, scrounging out peanuts 
and looking incredibly cute. He was watching 
me intently as I sat on the floor in the kitchen 
snapping photographs of him right and left. 
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14 comments:

  1. ShelleyFebruary 7, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    I love all the little snow flakes on Nutkin! Squirrels do look so cute when they eat!

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  2. KellyFebruary 7, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    ...I think so too...thanks Shelley!

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  3. KimFebruary 7, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Nutkin is so cute!! I think nature made squirrels that way so they can get away with all of their antics.

    I am so glad you had warmer temps. We had some of that here too today but it isn't expected to last long.

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  4. nina at Nature Remains.February 7, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    Isn't the warmth welcome!

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  5. KellyFebruary 7, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    ...very much so. I hope to get out tomorrow to our Great Blue Heron rookery and see if there is any action. If it's warm, it will be so much nicer.

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  6. KellyFebruary 7, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    Kallen, I think you're right. They get away with a lot because they're so cute!

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  7. Jerry in TampaFebruary 8, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    Hey Kelly! LOVE the images - excellent detail and texture!!! Thanks for the enjoyable education! I'm glad I found you AND I will be back!!! Keep shooting that camera!

    Cheers :-))

    Jerry in Tampa

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    We are supposted to hit 47F today. Beach weather!

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  9. ChrisFebruary 8, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    Hi Kelly,
    Wooowwwwww, this little guy is so cute and the picture is wonderful... A very nice atmosphere with the snow and a very nice attitude... Funny he was posing for you... Congrats a picture I would like to get in my box!!!

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  10. RuthieJFebruary 8, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    I'm glad you guys are finally thawing out! Minnesota is still above freezing too, so more warm temps still coming your way.

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  11. KellyFebruary 8, 2009 at 11:33 PM

    Hi Jerry! Thanks for stopping by! I dropped by your blog...nice photos!!!

    Hi Steve! Today hit 51 here. It was nice. I loved it.

    Hi Chris! Are there squirrels in Iceland? I've heard they didn't make it that far...

    Hi Ruthie! That's good to hear (it was beautiful today), but I do have to admit I have LOVED all the snow and ice this January and early Feb. It is the perfect backdrop to the birds and drove so many to my feeders.

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  12. SnowbabiesFebruary 9, 2009 at 3:13 AM

    Cracking shot!

    Paul.

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  13. Nick SFebruary 9, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    A little cutie. So much greyer than ours.

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  14. KellyFebruary 9, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    Thanks, Paul and Nick!

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