Yesterday morning I woke to new snow, the good kind (for photography, anyway) that sticks to the trees and everything else. We also had during the day, a pretty sunrise, blue sky, and some really neat ground fog. Between sessions with the shovel, I got quite a few interesting shots. The two I posted show what nature can do with the ordinary.

I have to admit it, I do have favorites. This little bit of fluff is one of mine. What other bird is so bouncy and cheerful? And nosy, too, if the truth be known. Other birds may watch me as I walk through the woods, but a pack of chickadees will come and see what I am doing, and greet me with endless chickadeeing and flying about.

This little guy was at the feeder one cold morning a few weeks ago. He took time out from gathering seeds to pose nicely very near my camera. Cute isn’t he? Check here for more information on the black capped chickadee.

Best wishes to all this holiday season.