…is a very good thing to put out for the birds. Unfortunately we don’t have an electric outlet in our back yard buffet, so we can’t keep a fountain running throughout the winter. The best I can do is put out a fresh bowl of water in the morning and refill it when it begins to freeze over. With temperatures sinking well below 32 degrees (F) this week, that can be a challenge, but when I see even one little bird take a sip, the extra effort becomes worthwhile.
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 
Here in Northern California, despite some cold temps, my hummer family is still flitting about and using the feeder 🙂 Gorgeous pics!!
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I envy you, Terri. Our hummers moved south months ago.
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I guess northern California is “south” for some species. Gray Lodge bird sanctuary near Yuba city, north of Sacramento, is winter home to Canadian Snow Geese. Millions of them. When I get my new camera, I’m heading up there to shoot them 😉 and our hummers love watching my hubby build our deck.
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Beautiful shots! Perhaps I should leave a bowl of water out as well.
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I would like to have an electric outlet outside on the patio, but I don’t. Putting out a bowl of water seems to help the birds, and it’s an easy workaround. Of course, on very cold days, it may take a second refill when the first one freezes over.
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I’m giving this some serious thought. After Christmas. Right now my to-do list is so long that I can add anything else 😉
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