Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Where's winter in Livingston?

 

The only snow we have is on the highest mountains.
It's been warmer here than in the Southeastern U.S.

Common Raven at our feeder, no winter rarities so far this year.

Raven calling others to come get a treat.

Black-billed Magpie, still one of our favorites although most think they are a pest.

Neighborhood deer, typically over 100 in the area.

This buck still sporting his antlers

A few deer come into our feeders, plus drain the water pan each night.

Our weekly trips to outlying areas produce Bald Eagles

With the open Yellowstone River, there is plenty to eat.

A Rough-legged Hawk winters in the valley, of course harrassed by the Magpies.

Another beautiful sunrise over Livingston Peak

A pair of Gray Partridge feeding on grass seeds south of town.

A cock Gray Partridge 

Dark-eyed (Pink-sided) Junco

Pine Siskin

Flock of House Finches in heavy cover to escape strong winds.

A Pair of Bald Eagles soaring over the cliffs in courtship display.

Flock of Clark's Nutcrackers (five of the ten) feeding on Pine Nuts, cone seeds and Rocky Mountain Juniper Berries

Clark's Nutcracker comes to pishing.

Over wintering American Robin

Townsend's Solitaire

Mountain Chickadee

New Crescent Moon shows the whole shape of the moon.

We know that many are suffering through ice storms and power outages, our prayers are with them.
We know winter is not over and we still could get some but not yet.  Expecting temps in the 50's for the next two weeks at least.   An unexpected treat as roads are open for exploring.

❤️ Love & Prayers 🙏🏽
Ty & Ida Baumann


























 





















Friday, January 9, 2026

Quiet Winter in Livingston

 

God brings a unique sunrise virtually every day.
Winter weather has been unusual with warmer, dry days.

Our feeder has been empty and we wondered why.
Now we know, a Sharp-shinned Hawk has been here daily watching for 
doves and sparrows.

Also looking at us watching him.

He'll sit still for hours waiting.
And he has been successful so he returns each day.

Even one day of snow didn't hinder his vigilant search

The crow wasn't hindered from coming for suet

And the Black-billed Magpies come every day for peanuts and suet.

A flock of Wild Turkeys joined the White-tailed Deer near the Yellowstone River.

Our neighboorhood deer herd numbers over 100 each day as they get counted by Ty.

Black-capped Chickadees sing through the winter

Dark-eyed Junco at Sacajawea City Park

Large concentration of crows and Canada Geese gather at the park where the public is feeding them.

Surprise of the day - a Common Goldeneye on the park pond

Mallards over wintering remind us of our home in Green Bay at the Wildlife Sanctuary

A flock of Common Mergansers lift off the Yellowstone River.

We also enjoy the evening sunsets in Montana

The full Wolf Moon setting in the morning


We pray for God's blessings for you in this New Year.

❤️ Love & Prayers  🙏🏽
Ty & Ida Baumann