We have ICE!

Sometimes you just don't fit into the crowd? and I am sure this is the way these two Swans felt this week as they flew down the Mississippi River this week.

Oh, and yes we have ICE. Most of the area lakes and ponds are iced over and there are large chunks of ice flowing down the rivers. This is the earliest that I have ever seen. Last year ice fishing started December 12th for me, I wonder if I will get out sooner this year? Time will tell.

All of our winter birds are back and the feeders are taking a hit every day. As most of the feeders need to be filled twice a week. Do they know something we don't? We are keeping the bird pond open this fall and winter with a heater. The other morning, a finch was taking a bath at 10 degrees. OH BURRRRR.
Next weekend the Christmas tree gets decorated and so does the house. Stay tuned for photos.