Brrry, Brrry Cold

2-14-16 VERMONT: The waxwings and woodpeckers nearly picked the apple trees clean. There is still some fruit left, but neither bird has been back for a few days. The jays, chickadees, nuthatches and goldfinches have been working the feeders.

The seasonal cold has been replaced by an arctic chill. Last night was -12° F. That is certainly the coldest night of this winter and probably of the last few winters. At midday it has warmed up to -4° with a north wind giving us a wind-chill temp of -20°F.

The car started reluctantly, and we went to Coburn’s for the NYT. No outdoor frolic for me today.


Goldfinches going from grey to gold for summer and mating.

They seem to be rushing the season, especially today.

Bohemian Waxwing showing the distinctive yellow and white wing markings and rusty coverts under the tail.