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February 3, 2011

Snow Dragon and Snow Birds

Our porch thermometer read -25 F this morning. 
I took this photo a couple of years ago, but it tells the story of our early morning weather better than anything else I have to offer.
Boss seems very tolerant of the starlings this morning.  These birds hang around to pick seeds out of the hay, then fly up to perch on Boss's back, where his dark color soaks up a little warmth from the sun. 
The birds look content up there.
As of mid-morning, we have no wind, clear skies, and we've warmed up to 0 degrees.  No new snow here, but the mountains north of us got some.  
Hope everyone is staying warm out there in blogland.
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27 comments:

  1. Sylvia KThursday, February 03, 2011

    Aw! I love Boss acting like a couch/ stove for the starlings! What a fun, terrific capture, Janie! I feel like such wimp whining about the weather when ours really isn't THAT cold, just gray, grim, chill and damp! Ah, well spring is on its way!!! Have a great weekend! Stay warm!

    Sylvia

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  2. CountryDreamingThursday, February 03, 2011

    Fantastically stunning intro photo, love all that warm color in the cold! Very pleasant and heartening to see horse and birds getting along and the horse being willing to help out providing warmth when called upon. Serves as a good example to us all.

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  3. Esther GarviThursday, February 03, 2011

    Such an amazing picture!

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  4. GayleThursday, February 03, 2011

    Brrr! Sounds like we are much warmer than you. Not something I would have expected, but with all the crazy weather it seems Alaska has it the best right now! Stay warm!

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  5. kayerjThursday, February 03, 2011

    Janie that first photo is right out of my memory! I remember vividly standing at the bus stop and the horses snorting vapor. I just love it!

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  6. Kelly LThursday, February 03, 2011

    Incredible pictures! I cannot imagine living in that kind of cold.. Never have experienced it. Stay safe and warm and enjoy the beauty.
    Love to you
    Kelly
    I've Become My Mother

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  7. GaelynThursday, February 03, 2011

    That first shot tells it all. I don't blame the birds for taking advantage of Boss' warm. I'd cuddle with him too in those temps. Finally up to 36 here.

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  8. Betsy Banks AdamsThursday, February 03, 2011

    In the south, we call that "Plum Cold" Janie.... Poor Boss.. He has to stay out in the cold and then share his body with the birds.... My My --what a good horsie.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  9. Rocky Mountain YankeeThursday, February 03, 2011

    Brrrr, that is way too cold for me! I love the first pic of Boss!

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  10. EG CameraGirlThursday, February 03, 2011

    EW! -25°F is COLD! And I was complaining this morning about walking the dog at 3°F. Yes it was plus 3°F!

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  11. GeorgeThursday, February 03, 2011

    Your weather is entirely too cold for me! I guess I've lived in the South too long. It was nice of Boss to help the Starlings stay warm.

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  12. DebThursday, February 03, 2011

    beautiful photos Janie...I guess I should stop complaining about our weather....brrr yours is colder....

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  13. LoranThursday, February 03, 2011

    That is still a great picture of Boss! Ready for spring yet? I am. You were right about the direction to my house!

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  14. CynthiaThursday, February 03, 2011

    It has been so super cold! I hope I make it till spring. At least January is over. Whew!

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  15. sweetbayThursday, February 03, 2011

    Egads, -25 is so cold! The starling on Boss's back looks like he's lying down to warm his feet too.

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  16. Johnny NutcaseThursday, February 03, 2011

    -25! that's absurd! And absolutely way too cold! Yikes! That first photo is awesome! How cool is that!?

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  17. Phivos NicolaidesFriday, February 04, 2011

    Another stunning picture. Since you are experiencing such a cold weather, I send you warm regards!

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  18. jabblogFriday, February 04, 2011

    My word, that IS cold. I love your first photo with Boss's breath condensing in the air - great colours.

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  19. Yogi♪♪♪Friday, February 04, 2011

    Starlings are such freeloaders. We only got down to about minus five, supposedly (my thermometer said plus five as the low).

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  20. pennyFriday, February 04, 2011

    Wow, I can not fathom what -25 degree must feel like, Janie. Although looking at Boss he seems quite content.. along with the starlings who are getting a free meal and ride.. with no cold feet.

    Happy trail dreaming,
    Pam

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  21. Busy Bee SuzFriday, February 04, 2011

    Those photos are amazing. Love them both.
    "warmed up to 0" ??????
    Yikes!!!

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  22. Cheryl KohanFriday, February 04, 2011

    I LUV the dragon breath! And the starlings. We're actually up to 18 degrees this morning but it's going to get cold, again. Oh well...

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  23. UnknownSaturday, February 05, 2011

    As a horse would say: "Brrrrrrr, That's cold!" Okay, maybe just the first part. :^)

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  24. Lisa WilsonSaturday, February 05, 2011

    That first shot is amazing! It was -20 here on Thursday morning. I didn't go outside!

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  25. EG CameraGirlTuesday, February 08, 2011

    Interesting that the starlings like to sit on the horse's back to soak up the sun. Isn't nature clever?

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  26. CarolTuesday, February 08, 2011

    That first shot is wonderful!

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  27. DebSaturday, February 12, 2011

    I had to go back and look again....cool photos...

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