However, just so I didn’t get TOO excited about the weather, Mother Nature was kind enough to keep things cool outside – like, 37F/3C with some nice ~~frellin’ arctic blasts of wind~~ breezes while I was taking these shots. Still – there’s absotively posolutely no snow or sleet anywhere in sight, so I’ll take it!
These shots were all taken in my Durham, NH yard on Wednesday (April 18th 2018) between 7:30 and 9am (and to be fair, I wasn’t outside for all of them…stupid wind chased me back inside a few times), and are pretty much in the order I took them.
Good morning, Mr. Goldfinch!Is it just me, or do the clouds look like they’re giving the sun a standing ovation?The sun certainly seems to be…beaming back at them… 😂…and the crowd… I mean, clouds go wild!The last of the snow in the woods is now officially all gone!Peekaboo, sun! Is that you hiding behind that shagbark tree?Certainly looks like you’re behind there.I think I see you peeking out a bit…There you are!The Phoebes are getting their nest ready.
Mr Downy Woodpecker stopped by for a bit.
Got a couple of short clips too – apologies for the swaying & shaking. Even with a tripod, I have a hard time keeping the camera still for more than a second or two at a time. *pout*
I think he spotted me…
…and doesn’t look too happy with the paparazzi…LOLMr Red Squirrel is practicing his moves……while Mr Chipmunk contemplates his next one.Mr Grey Squirrel seems to be playing a mirror game with the missus.Speaking of missus, looks like this isn’t Mr Squirrel after all – and so much for my squirrel-proof feeder. 😜YAY! One of my crows finally stopped by for a long overdue visit!Don’t think he’s too impressed with my fangirling…The crow equivalent of an teenager rolling their eyes… LOL!
Happy Sunny Wednesday!
Photo credit: Traci York, taken with my trusty Nikon
Blog graphics: created on Canva
BLUE SKY in New Hampshire. Just wanted to let everyone know why this site looks a bit different at the moment. As some of you are aware, for months now I’ve had issues with the site going down, lagging, and other such shenanigans. Now my hosting company is suggesting that I spend more time optimizing, because the said “the amount of traffic and the elements within your site it appears that this causing the memory limits to be exceeded on your site.” For the moment, I’m stripping the site down to the bare bones, and seeing if that helps. In a Success! Finally, it has turned. Success! BLUE SKY in New Hampshire. Finally, it has turned. Success! Please pardon the mess. First, this is not a passive voice. Next, I am writing in an active voice. Therefore, my SEO will stop telling me how to write. Please pardon the mess. Furthermore, these sentences are also shorter than twenty word. Please pardon the mess. Rather, stop being so controlling. BLUE SKY in New Hampshire. I will keep going while until you turn green. I can’t believe this is still orange. First, this is not a passive voice. Next, I am writing in an active voice. Therefore, my SEO will stop telling me how to write. Furthermore, these sentences are also shorter than twenty words. Rather, stop being so controlling. I will keep going while until you turn green. Finally, it has turned. Success! Finally, it has turned. Success! BLUE SKY in New Hampshire.
If you enjoyed this post, please feel free to share!
I don’t know what to love the most – the fact that the snow is gone, your great shots/videos, or your captions. We have a few tiny patches of snow in the woods, but mostly gone with the promise of warmer temps on the horizon. So excited about it! -Molly
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. I'll assume you're okay with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptRejectRead More
Privacy Overview
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
I love the one showing the leaf shoots on the tree.
Beautiful pictures! Those birds are so pretty!
I don’t know what to love the most – the fact that the snow is gone, your great shots/videos, or your captions. We have a few tiny patches of snow in the woods, but mostly gone with the promise of warmer temps on the horizon. So excited about it! -Molly
Beautiful pictures as usual.
Great photos! I wish I had wildlife like that outside my apartment.