Yesterday it started to rain.  It rained and rained, taking with it the lovely snow.

It rained and rained and rained…very miserable with a stiff nasty wind.

By nightfall we had nothing but mud

So we have gone from snow to mud in just one day!  That is always the bad part of snow…mud season!

I would have walked out to the fields to show you this, but I had to go upstairs and try and get some decent photos for you

This is one of the corn fields from this summer

We have lots and lots of these huge wonderful birds (and bird poop).

Last year I used to see them flying overhead and holler at them inviting them to come land on our farm—please come!  We will be good to you, the dogs don’t chase birds (unless it’s Hank) and I only want to take your photo! “Please come!” I would shout as they flew over my head.

Here is a very short video of the sounds they make (they are extremely noisy birds).  I took it while the grandchildren and I were taking a walk one cold winter day.  You can hear my voice and one of the grandchildren.

Now if the mud will just dry up…..

It’s still nasty and drizzly.  But we have BIRDS to entertain us!

Your friend on the farm,

Linda