Icy!

Who goes there?

Ever wonder if waterbirds get cold feet?

It was 12 degrees today and the lake was frozen!  It had all sorts of neat little treasures captured in the ice.  Here are some walnuts. 

Winter trees: Beautiful nakedness!

Love this bark!! How gorgeous is that?

I can't get enough of this texture.  I love all the textures of nature, especially contrasting against each other. 

This is older bark of a black gum tree, I believe.  LOVE IT!

Nature Quiz! What seed lies here?

Clue: They spin as they fall to the ground. 

Clue: They're from a tree.  The tree trunk is very tall and straight. 

Clue: The flowers are beautiful orange and yellow.  The tree is in the magnolia family.

Clue: This picture and the next shows the way the seeds are grouped in the tree tops.

Figure it out yet?? Tuliptree! 

Lots to see and learn, even on walks in winter! 

Happy Winter! 

Go forth and explore!