mid-april snow

I knew it was snowing last night because the outside security camera kept going off. I thought it was the return of the bear, but the snow was the culprit.

spring branches under the weight of April snow

Snow is pretty common in early April – like the 8-10 inches of snow we got in 2014. And then, last year, the hummingbirds arrived in snow showers.

pond on a snowy April morning

I like all of the seasons, but after such a glorious weekend last week, this feels a bit rude. However, there’s something pretty about the open pond when there’s snow on the ground.

ducks around a snow pond

After a quick dip, Murphy and Doodle decided to head home.

Maine Robin on a snwoy April day

This robin found some bare ground under the spruce tree.

American Robin in Maine

Tiny legs for such a rotund body.

young deer on a snowy april morning

The deer wondered why the grass they’d been enjoying disappeared.

female finch in the lilac bush

Finch among the lilac buds.

Maine mourning dove on a snowy April day

I felt sad for the birds, so I poured a cup of birdseed onto the feeder tray.

chickadee on a snowy april day

Here’s hoping they eat it all, so there’s nothing left for the bear.

Maine snow on fence posts

It looks like about two to three inches of heavy wet snow.

boat under cover of snow

Luckily it seems to be quickly melting.

clothesline in the snow.

After an initial early morning walk, I headed back home for my macro lens.

Daffodils in the snow.

I love to see the detail that we often miss.

faded birch leaf in the snow

A faded birch leaf.

melting snow

Reflection in a water drop.

tree bud encased in a drop of water

A tree bud encased in a drop of melting snow.

budding trees on a snowy day in Maine

The beauty of a budding tree.

red maple blossoms

Tree blossoms in contrast against the snow.

tree blossoms in snow

Thawing Red Maple blossoms – I think! If you know for sure, drop me a note!

Maine lichen

Red-fruited Pixie Cup Lichen – what a fun name.

fir tree budding

Budding fir.

snowy metal owl

An hour’s romp in the woods on a snowy day, and I managed to bring a tick in with me. Spring is definitely hiding under this blanket of April snow!