I donned my xc skis and headed out through the forest to the big back meadow.
Though it is above freezing the snow did not stick to my skis and it was nice to glide around.
Returning home I remembered I needed to collect sticks to start tomorrows fire.
As I did so, the birds followed me for seeds and they make wee chirping sounds to let me know they are there and to feed them.
But then there was another sound…. Maybe more high pitched, after the 3rd time I felt a need to figure it out.
Look at who I saw, a curious little ermine! A sweet way to start a new year.
Lovely New Year to you All
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What a darling discovery! Your ermine looks like a charming companion. And look at all your snow! So glad you were able to go out for a little xc skiing -- a great way to welcome 2023. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHi Anno, Yes, I was thrilled to discover it and all it's snow tunnels. I will be wandering out to see it pokes its head out again ;-) Happy New year!
DeleteLovely companion on your skiing tour. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteLasse
Thank you! I was so happy to see it.
DeleteHe's beautiful -- so tiny and so well camouflaged! Happy New Year, Tammie!
ReplyDeleteNature can be so wonderful with camouflage.
DeleteLovely to see your Ermine. Those we get here only partially turn white in winter, so are mostly brown with white mottling. They are amazingly intelligent creatures and skilled hunters. I wasn't so keen on the one that managed to figure out how to get into our hen runs two years ago. That one was scarily intelligent and appeared to have psychic powers!!
ReplyDeleteYes, it seems when food is concerned, critters can be quite persistent. As can we. I wonder if it does not turn cold enough where you live for them to completely turn white?
DeleteHappy New Year! Looks like you’ve started a super lovely year; healthy gliding around nature and meeting with such a lovely Ermine. It looks at you with curious eyes. I love Ermine, but haven’t seen it in person.
ReplyDeleteYoko
I felt like i had a very good first day as well.
DeleteBeautiful and good litle creature!Wish you all the best!!Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you, it was such a delight to see this little one.
DeleteAll of photos, so cute! them make me smile. Happy new year, Tammie!
ReplyDeleteHave a health and wonderful new beginning of this year!
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