The sky is clear and the snow is melting. All of yesterday’s snow friends have disappeared.
Kinda strange to see this spider just sitting on top the snow. Tentatively ID’d as a Oblong Running Spider (Tibellus oblongus).
Yesterday before the wind many of the plants had the snow stuck on them.
Ice ahead today!
The ice was in the puddles. And the patterns are simply beautiful!
Bubbles!
A face. 🙂
Flat ribbons!
A close view of the jagged edges.
A pine needle stuck with the bubbles.
A bubble that had captured the reflection of the sky above!
Tiny bubbles and one big’n!
Ribbons.
Here the sky was caught in a ribbon!
Fascinating to watch the ice breath! Ok, I’m easily amused. LOL.
Sitting in front at the shop window later, this one caught my eye. I saw a black spot in the center of its breast. Could it be an American Tree Sparrow? They look similar to a Chipping Sparrow. I waffled back and forth because maybe the black spot was just messed up feathers. After enhancing and lighten the colors the bicolored beak was visible now. Chippies do not have bicolored beaks. Moreover it had been a long time since one honored us with a visit. In fact, it was January 1, 2001! Thanks to Claire and Paula for the looky!
Ice really is special and oh my what a face 😄
Must be zillions of ice patterns out there waiting for you – these are great – especially that face!
Ice formations are enchanting.
Wow the spider being out- were they able to move? Maybe it’s warmer right on the reflective light areas.