January sunset Not a single wave on the river today. Weißschwanz-Hirsch Gathering of the Cardinals. Linear beautiful red Snowy day in Michigan A little puffball Watchful eye "I'm cold!" Waiting for a spot at the feeder. Marcescence: Trees that do not shed leaves in wint… American Beech do not shed the leaves in winter. Waiting for Spring. Winter oak Still warm! Winter in Michigan Winter in Michigan Winter in Michigan The virus creeping through our minds Tracks on the trail this morning... A Cooper's Hawk... Every year a birthday comes and brings gifts and t… Red-tailed Hawk, today in our neighborhood. In the heart of Michigan's Thumb. Resting on the newly forming ice. Fun on skies Sunlight through the treetops. Standing on the highest elevation in this area... Maggie on the new trail I had to make for her this… Current weather in Michigan Current weather in Michigan Current weather in Michigan Two years ago a lot of snow... Rain instead of snow. Looks like a Christmas ornament Goldfinch in winter Titmouse with seed between feet Filtered winter sunlight under white pines White-tailed Deer at the nature center today White-tailed Deer at the nature center today Looks like a Christmas tree bulb. No ice in January Forever-candle lighting the sky January at the river, no ice, yet. Life can be so stressful...