First Snow

Niantic, CT  2019

See?  I told you so.  We didn't get as much snow as some areas of Connecticut.  Being only a mile or so from Long Island Sound, our temperatures were fairly moderate,  resulting in more rain than snow.

Backyard

Niantic, CT  2019

This is today's view from my backyard patio.  We're expecting some snow tonight, so tomorrow this should look much different.    I guess winter has finally arrived in SE Connecticut.  

Fort Trumbull

New London, 2015

Backyard Birds II

Tufted titmouse

Backyard Birds

House Finch

I spent some time this past summer trying to photograph the birds that frequent my backyard bird feeders.  I got lucky with a few shots.  One really needs a lot of patience to do bird photography.  They don't sit still for very long and I find that my lenses are neither long enough or fast enough. 

Winter

Chapman Farms, Niantic, CT

Winter officially arrives this week on Thursday, December 22.  Some parts of Connecticut have already seen significant snow fall, and considerable damage due to heavy, wet snow.  This picture was taken about a year ago, after our first real snow of 2010-2011.  It reminds me of what is to come, and also that Christmas is only a week away. 

A Belated Happy Thanksgiving

My Backyard, Niantic, CT

I should've posted this yesterday in honor of Thanksgiving, but I was doing a good part of preparing my own Thanksgiving turkey for a family dinner.  So this is a belated Thanksgiving wish to everyone.  These guys visited my backyard a couple of weeks ago.  They're very skittish and hard to photograph, but I was able to get a few acceptable shots.  This is only about half of the rafter. For some reason, they did not visit here yesterday.  I'm sure they are thankful for that.  I know I have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season.