Baby, it's cold outside

Ricardo crooned it right. Baby it's cold outside. -40'C cold outside.

This is traditionally, the coldest week of the winter and momma nature is reminding us that SHE'S the one in charge. An extra blanket makes it was onto the bed and fires are being lit. Thick sweaters have made their way out of storage and people have retreated to the warmth of their homes. Not a bad way to spend a week.

The thing is this years winter has been mild up to this arctic front that's setteled over our city. Just ask the Junco that stayed behind. Yup, for the first time ever I have a single, solitary Junco that decided to hang through the winter. Along with about 5 Chickadees I seem to have developed quite the diversity this year!

Don't get me wrong. I don't really mind the house sparrows. Their cute in the cold. But it sure us nice to FINALLY after 10 years to have some of the regular visitors the rest of the workd seem to have.

I even had a flock of redpolls show up one morning! They didn't stay long, but it sure was a treat.

That being said I think I should fill up the feeders and the bird bath. The little guys are going to need it!