Thursday, January 13, 2022

It's Cold Outside

Winter has arrived in New Jersey, it is freezing cold, and everything is brown and bare.
The snow has melted, the lakes are frozen and the grass is dry and crisp beneath your feet.

We went for a drive Wednesday in the "four wheel drive sled"... 

and I was surprised to see how much the landscape has changed since the last time I had been out.

Lake of the Lilies has frozen over except for this one small spot where all were gathered.

Ring-Billed Gull

American Coots

Female Northern Shoveler

Most of the residents of Lake of the Lilies have left because of the freezing temperatures and water.
All of the swans are gone.
I found 2 at Lake Como, I will share those pictures on another day.

- adopt the pace of winter, her secret is patience -

14 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
The birds do not seem to mind the cold icy water. Great shots of the gulls, ducks, geese and the coots. Take care, enjoy your day!

Marie Smith said...

Any time we see birds a huge Bo us for sure. However, I shiver at the mere sight of the in the cold water. Great photos, Debbie. As always! I envy your lack of snow!

Sandi said...

It is freezing here too. We may get snow today! And ice. ❄️

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

It's nice to get out when you can and see what nature holds. Looks like another winter blast is on the way! Hugs!

R's Rue said...

So beautiful.

Latane Barton said...

Oh, those birdies look so cold. Yep, winter is here. Stay warm.

Breathtaking said...

Hello Debbie, You captures some beauties here. Very sharp images of the Coots Ducks,and Ring-billed Gull.

Conniecrafter said...

That tree is just too cool. It is amazing how things can change isn't it and how the birds come and go. I love how they are all hanging out with each other on the only part that isn't frozen.

Rian said...

Love all your pics, but especially that first one. It's supposed to be in the 70's today and tomorrow and then drop down to the 20's on Saturday... ugh! I really don't do well in cold weather... find that all I want to do is curl up and keep warm... hibernate!

Black Knight said...

Beautiful shots, I hope that the birds don't suffer for this wave of cold.
Here the near towns on the hills are covered with snow.
Stay warm!

Ruth Hiebert said...

I love that big old fallen down tree.

Bonnie K said...

Great photos, but the water looks cold. I love your quote at the end.

Brian King said...

They definitely seek out the open water no matter how little there is. Love the bill on the shovelers, but have never seen one in person. Such cool ducks!

Lowcarb team member said...

All lovely photographs, but I especially liked the tree.

All the best Jan