Burrrr...

One of my spouse's and my great joys is watching the birds at our bird feeders.  My wonder spouse has set up the feeders so that we have a perfect view of them from our breakfast nook window.

  

I will admit that we also get a lot of laughs watching the squirrels trying to reach the highest of the feeders.  

But today all was still.  The outside temperature, when we woke up this morning, was five degrees, and it got colder, not warmer, as the day progressed.  Occasional wind gusts, up to 25 miles per hour, did not help the situation. No birds or squirrels came to the feeders at all.

I think the birds and squirrels knew that this was a dangerous cold and stayed huddled together for warmth in their nests.  At least I hope that's the situation.   We should know tomorrow.  Tonight the temperature will dip to three degrees, but tomorrow it is supposed to get up to 26 degrees with sunshine.  That should make a world of difference to the wildlife.  

Meanwhile my spouse and I will crawl into bed, where our electric blanket exudes a lovely even warmth, and go to sleep dreaming of spring.  it's only two months away.