We’ve had unusually cold weather this week with temperatures in the teens at night and below freezing for several days. Food, water and shelter become very important.

The pond is almost iced over. The waterfall keeps an opening clear for oxygen.

This heater keeps the water in the birdbath from freezing.

Brown-headed Nuthatches taking a drink.

Northern Cardinals at the back yard feeders.

A Ruby-crowned Kinglet on the front yard suet feeder.