The creek that runs through our property (it is actually a municipal drain that leads to the Beaudette River, which empties into the St. Lawrence) completely burst its banks:
Normally the creek forms an "L" here (halfway up picture, on the left), but when things burst, it takes the path of least resistance right across the corner of the field. Remember my photo of the sumac bush from the end of January?:
Okay, so not the best comparison because in the January photo, you can't see the snow-filled frozen creek on the right. But this is how it looked yesterday.
If I had kids, I wouldn't have let them near the creek, but the dogs can swim and the current wasn't dangerous for them. Not that they showed any interest in going into the frigid water!
Remember earlier this winter when they were walking in and out of the corrugated metal tunnel through which the creek flows?
And this is what the previous scene looks like in spring/summer (slightly different camera angle.)
I haven't been out yet today to see what state things are in now that the temps have dropped, but I am hoping I can take the bored dogs for their usual tiring walk today. And that's your walk around the farm for this week.
I haven't been out yet today to see what state things are in now that the temps have dropped, but I am hoping I can take the bored dogs for their usual tiring walk today. And that's your walk around the farm for this week.
But what has happened to all your lovely snow buntings?
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just linked to your blog from whimfield.com!!
ReplyDeletefebruary thaws are pretty horrible and ugly and saddening, huh? we had one last week and i'm still not recovered!!
Hey, the snow buntings are still here, not to worry! They await your visit.
ReplyDeleteBasebell, I totally agree. If it's winter, I want it to be winter. Thaws in March I am willing to discuss, but January and February? What a mess! And not good for my garden!
ReplyDeleteSuch wonky weather this year!
ReplyDeleteYour property is just lovely though, especially knowing what awaits in spring summer...
Spring is finally on its way. Thank heavens!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your farm and the doggies at play! I bet a lot of birdies love that creek~!
ReplyDeleteThe blue herons love the creek, Shelley, and there are lots o' ducks and geese and other water birds, plus songbirds and whoever else likes to hang there. But the dogs like to chase away the birds when we go out for a walk, which is totally annoying!!
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