A Week of Snow and Ice and Cold

We ventured down to the St. Clair River first thing this morning 

and enjoyed the light reflecting on the water!

Many Long-tailed ducks were flying up and down the river.

Although the smooth areas at the mouth of river appeared to be water, 
they were fields of ice preventing the waterfowl from floating in the water for very long.  

We saw no sign of the Harlequins this morning.

Some ice was breaking up before heading into the river.

Sitting on an icy bench could potential result in a slide into the frozen water.

Ice forming on the railing shows the incredible power of the wind and the water!

After heading inland, we found a slightly cooperative Kestrel for a photo in flight.

Earlier in the week I found some hungry birds during my lunch break.

A pair of Golden-crowned Kinglets were foraging for bugs.

A Dark-eyed Junco fluffed his feathers in the sun, trying to keep warm!

There were tons of rabbit, squirrel and bird tracks in the snow.  Due to last springs long-lasting mud, more board walks were placed on our trails creating shelter for bunnies!

Ice crystals in a puddle at Henderson Conservation Area.