Frosty morning

A skin of ice covered the creek and there was frost on the mulch.  A brown thrasher stopped by very briefly.  Warblers were busy with the suet.  Juncos and white throats ignored the frost as bright sun went to work on the ice. 

The fishing was apparently excellent at lunchtime.  Pelicans, herons, and an osprey joined the ruddy ducks.  A Carolina wren and titmice showed up at the feeder.  I hung the hot pepper plus bugs suet and the warblers took note. 

By 3pm the tide was out and the fishers gone except for some ruddy ducks. The wind was still cold despite all the melting.