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

 

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

Merry Christmas from Montana

 

Snow covered majestic mountains

Feels like Christmas is in the air!

Celebrating our second in Montana

So our year here we'll try to share.

Our backyard feeders brought a few rare birds

Pinyon Jays, Evening Grosbeaks and Northern Shrike

Western Tanagers, Pine Siskins and Finches

And other birds that you would like.

Pinyon Jays

Evening Grosbeak

Northern Shrike

Western Tanager

Gray Partridge

Our mammal sightings were amazing

On weekly short rides from home

Moose, Bears, Deer, Bighorn Sheep and Fox,

To where Pronghorns and Bison roam.

Red Fox

Pronghorn Antelope

Golden Eagles soar over golden fields,

Osprey and Bald Eagles fish the river with care,

Up mountain roads for Grouse - Dusky and Ruffed

And Clark's Nutcrackers plus plenty a Townsend's Solitaire.

Golden Eagle

Bald Eagle

Dusky Grouse

Clark's Nutcracker

We are blessed to be near family

Ty's brother Daryl and Vicki his wife.

Sharing meals, church and many a game,

Playing with Toby their dog bring joy to life.

In June our son Troy and wife Carmen

Drove from Wisconsin exploring on their own;

The Badlands, Mt. Rushmore and Deadwood,

Then with us - Tetons, Beartooth and Yellowstone.

Geysers, Hot Springs and Mud Vulcanos

Across the high altitude Pass;

Grizzly and Black Bears, wolves roaming free

Pikas and Marmots, more than you could ask!

Grizzly Bear

Black Bear

Pika

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Grand Tetons National Park

Looking east toward Los Angeles

Son Travis and Tina still live in L.A.

Working on films - long days, made with care.

Digital Artist on "Anaconda"

See it this Christmas if you dare.

The greatest Gift ever given

From God the Father, a miraculous birth

Fulfulling a multitude of prophesies

Jesus arrived upon the earth

To redeem His fallen Creation

From sin He came to save

So ask Jesus into your life

For you His life He gave.

Jesus arose in glory conquering death

We now are His for eternity

So we celebrate life at Christmas

Just ask Him in your heart and see!

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas

And blessings throughout the New Year!

❤️ Love & Prayers 🙏🏽

Ty & Ida Baumann