A Fall of Snow Tanka

(Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Under relentless
Siege of cold and blinding white,
Nature’s verdancy
Is masked, and even birdsong
Fails to vitalize the air.

One Day, He’ll Be Eating out of My Hand.

This gallery contains 6 photos. I was surprised to learn that Downy Woodpeckers (the smallest woodpeckers in North America) are like chickadees and Sandhill Cranes … these wild birds will feed from your hands if you are lucky and patient enough!