Thursday, January 1, 2026

early morning 2026


View from the barn when the wind blows:


Same view, between gusts:


And a lull:



See the light in the window to the far left? That's me, typing this. Right now there are two cardinals at the hanging feeder outside my window, silhouettes only identifiable by their size and crests. They are excavating the new inches of snow on the tray feeder, to see if it's worth the effort. (It is.)

I hope your first day of this new year is a very good one, and I hope all your excavations in 2026 yield your personal equivalent of hulled sunflower seeds and mealworms.

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15 comments:

  1. Happy New Year, Quinn, and many sunflower seeds in your year!

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    1. I bought 150 pounds and am hoping it will be enough to get everyone through this Winter ;)

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  2. Happy 2026, Quinn! I hope it’s the lull we all need now!

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  3. Happy New Year! 🎉
    There was a dusting of snow up here in Vermont. The sun is shining bright now, cold but sunny. Every speck of dust in the room is getting a tan. 🥴🤣
    May

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    1. It surprises me when I get more snow that you, but it shouldn't really - there must be a lot of variation.

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  4. Happy New Year Quinn. May it be trouble free and full of wonder!

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  5. Very snowy there! We got only a dusting here.
    Wishing you the very best in the coming year, Quinn!

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    1. Another dusting, like May in Vermont! I seem to be gathering up more than my share this year. So greedy! ;)

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  6. Brrrr! The lull is so much lovelier. We had a lot of wind here yesterday. May you and your furry and feathered friends be well and cared for in the new year. Hugs and blessings.

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    1. Thank you, Tammy, and the same to you and yours, including all your wild cat friends.

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  7. Happy New Year, Quinn! May your weather be moderate, yourself and your critters healthy, and the surprises all good ones. Chris from Boise

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