Jean Wirth

It is, M. It’s been back a few times. It’s unusual for us to have snow cover and ice for such a long time.

A red shouldered hawk is standing in a saucer of water with snow all around.

Even hawks appreciate a saucer of water. A red-tailed hawk, I think. #birds #hawks #maryland #nature

I’m not sure policy helps with this, but community involvement certainly would. Rather than sitting home complaining that the snow/ice isn’t being cleared away quickly enough, he acted. Bravo to this person.

On my road, it took multiple passes of plows and more than one visit. Also, there are 5,000 lane miles. People don’t shovel their sidewalks. I took a walk today and it was almost impossible to walk. Should kids walk in the roads because the sidewalks aren’t cleared?

If you’re talking about MCPS, there are 211 public schools in the county, over 2,000 miles of road, and who knows how many miles of sidewalks that kids who walk to school have to walk on. It all takes time. You can’t compare this area to Buffalo, or wherever.

My husband shoveling snow from around the fire hydrant across the street.

Don’t forget to shovel snow away from fire hydrants. A fire doubles in size every minute. You don’t want firefighters spending precious minutes getting access to a fire hydrant when your house, or a neighbor’s house is on fire.

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Boo

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Ignorance is bliss.

A black capped chickadee is perched on the edge of a saucer of water.

A sweet black capped chickadee is thankful for the water. #birds #nature #projectfeederwatch

A red-breasted nuthatch and house sparrow enjoying Christmas morning peanuts at the feeder.

We rarely see a red-breasted nuthatch but this one showed up for Christmas morning breakfast. #birds #maryland #projectfeederwatch

Beautiful!🥲

We have a water heater in a saucer of water. It works very well, however, the water evaporates more quickly so you have to keep adding water to keep the heater covered.

Yes, Anna, people seem to forget that birds, and other wildlife, need water in winter too.

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A male and female bluebird are perched together on the edge of a birdbath. They are looking at us looking at them through the window.

It was a cold morning yesterday when this photo was taken through the window. The sweet little blueborbs are happy for the ice-free water. #birds #bluebirds #maryland

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It’s only 9 AM and I’ve already learned something new! Wonderful photo!

A bright red male cardinal is perched on the crook of a bird feeder pole. Snow covered shrubs are in the background.

The cold weather has brought lots of birds to the feeders and birdbaths. House sparrows were enjoying spa baths yesterday, but most birds are happy getting a drink. #birds #maryland #projectfeederwatch

After the overnight snow, monarda seed heads are wearing white caps.

A little overnight snow has provided white caps for the monarda. #nativeplants #maryland

2.1 in Montgomery Village.

That’s very creative and so pretty.

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A little light snow in Montgomery Village. The deck is getting a dusting.

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I’m envious. Beautiful!

Unless they’re nice enough to show up together, it’s challenging when counting birds for Project Feeder Watch.

Wow! Wonderful article. He’s an inspiration.

Good story. ☺️