Surviving the Cold

Even during the howling winds last Saturday, the sub-zero temperatures we've been experiencing don't seem to slow down the birds and mammals. Look carefully at the light dusting of snow that fell overnight - tracks everywhere! Rabbits and squirrels stay busy scavenging for food. Juncoes and house sparrows leave their signatures under the feeders and across the yard. Watching these creatures, it's easy to understand how "survival of the fittest" works.