Freezing rain and snow last night and coming again today with the result that the birds were lined up waiting for me to fill the feeders this morning. All of the usual suspects, lots of C. Redpolls, B-c Chickadees, B.Jays, A. Crows, DE Juncos, a few A. Tree Sparrows and Mourning Doves, 2 Downy Woodpeckers and one Hairy. There are a few House Sparrows and a single E. Starling. I haven't seen the A. Goldfinches yet today although they might be at the feeders on the other side of the house. No sign of the W-t. Sparrow that I heard on Wednesday. Days like this always make me optimistic that something new will show up at the feeders.
Another positive about a day like today is the tracking. I don't know if it's the ice under the the skin of snow or what, but every track seems to show up perfectly. The tracks of the juncos are absolutely perfect, I should try to get some pictures, they are so neat. A skunk had walked down the path to the barn and I could see the indents from everyone of it's nails. As I said, neat!