
Games Little Birds Play, originally uploaded by Ontario Wanderer.
Ring Around the Pine cone!
The game was played on our porch just after the freezing rain/snow this morning.

Ring Around the Pine cone!
The game was played on our porch just after the freezing rain/snow this morning.

The water in the marsh at Princess Point in Hamilton is shallow so it freezes fairly quickly. So far this winter I have only seen walkers, skaters, and cross country skiers on the ice but usually ice boats come out too before the winter is over.

Églantine and I visited Paris in May of 2004 and took a side trip to Monet's garden in Giverny. It was a wonderful art trip and I have no idea why I have not put up more photos from that adventure. Do you recognize the bridge?
http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/cgi-bin/WebObjects.dll/CollectionPublisher.woa/wa/largeImage?workNumber=NG4240

Just a small streamlet with bits of ice on the RBG property. Most of the stream was covered with ice but this little open spot caught my attention.

Our neighbours help keep our animals happy! They visit often and often bring special treats for the herd. We are all glad to see them!