Ice shots...

When I started to write this entry, my fingers were still frozen from a 20-minute romp outside filling the bird feeders...and I was wearing gloves! That's why it always amazes me how these little birds can survive day after day, night after night, and year after year in these frigid, unfriendly temperatures. Such sweet, strong creatures…always pure and always happy...no matter what the weather.

Freezing weather cannot subdue this little guy’s spirit.
The ice just makes him look cuter...and brighter...

A Carolina Wren is caught in a sunbeam, 

making his chest glow. He looks nice and warm 

even though he’s sitting on an icy branch. 

This juvenile White-crowned Sparrow doesn't seem 

unhappy with the ice...stunning as usual. 

...and the male white-crowned, dapper. 

Not a worry on his brow. 

Red, you look like you need a peanut. Come on over 

to my place. I don't think you're going to get anything

out of those ice-encased seed heads any time soon.

...and Mrs. Red, I'm with you...ready for spring!

Thanks for the shots, Larry. You help bring Red and the Peanut to life.