Sunlight comes in at a low angle in winter, so you can see the water falling from the trees as the snow melts. The big drops fall like little flecks of lightning and explode like fireworks if they hit a limb on the way down.
That’s the way winter storm released its grip on Stone Mountain.
The storm was a trial for many Georgians. But the power stayed on at our house. The roads were a nightmare, but the Wise Woman is a relentless maker of plans and preparations. We stayed put.
The most astonishing thing about the storm was that 10 pounds of birdseed and suet were consumed by creatures that weigh ounces. Some of the smaller birds needed the food so badly they didn’t fly when I refilled the feeders.
If you’re of a mind to do one small thing that might give you a better connection to the natural world, get a feeder and tend it. Most commercial feeds feature a lot of millet, which isn’t that nutritious. In cold like we just had, the birds like the energy stored in fat-laden seeds. Sunflower seeds are good.
But don’t worry about the technical details. Just put up a small feeder and watch. The watching will inspire you to learn as you go.
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