The blanket of snow we've gotten lately was really magical to look at out our back windows--it highlighted the pleasing rectangle that is our backyard, and it had that perfect smoothness that only comes from undisturbed fresh snow.
Over the past two days, though, something has been frolicking on that perfect smoothness, and it's no one I know! Witness:
and
It's kind of exciting to imagine woodland creatures hip-hopping around our home, very Snow White or Bambi (sans hunter....). Anyone want to take a gander at who's leaving the tracks? I think the top left set is from a bird, and I'm thinking bunny for the bigger prints. I'm stymied by the thin line in the second picture, though. Mice on cross-country skis?
Meanwhile, um, woodland creatures? If you could make a mental note to not feast on my garden next spring, that'd be suuuuper. Thanks.
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I have no idea who your guests may be, especially the long line! But your pristine snow is beautiful. I also enjoyed your previous post on birds. I found you through Blotanical. Welcome! i hope you enjoy this gardening group as much as I have. I'm in Alabama, and we rarely get snow, though a little is predicted for today. A belated Happy new Year!
Posted by: debsgarden | January 07, 2010 at 10:40 AM
You should see the snow once a few ducks have been walking around - if I had viewed it from my window I would never have had a clue who had made such a mess - until I went out and saw those webbed tracks.
Not sure at all what your mystery tracks are.
Posted by: leavesnbloom Scotland | January 06, 2010 at 03:43 PM
How fun is that? You get to see proof they were there -- proof that is not destroyed garden produce, I should say. :)
Looks like you definitely have a bunny to me. I can't think what the long line would be. A bird dragging a wing? A snake that came out of hibernation too early? But no, the snake would make waves, and the bird's path would be irregular.
Posted by: Meredith | January 06, 2010 at 03:13 PM