January laziness and weird weather

Ok, so yesterday it was in the 60s and I conked out in the porch swing in the backyard while our bunnies were romping, my daughter digging in the dirt and birds were flying all around.  My daughter and I had gone to the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop here in Augusta, and we picked up two bags of shelled peanuts.  When we came home we filled the wire mesh feeders alternating with peanuts, soft yellow raisins and dark raisins, and more peanuts.  Within an hour of our putting out the feeders, a Tufted Titmouse showed up.  But, I didn't have my camera ready and he was so fast, my daughter couldn't get to the telescope quickly enough.  It was a good sign, though!  Thinking it's time to go back to Silver Bluff, S.C. for a walk soon...

Silver Bluff Audubon is quietly beautiful.

This Egret was so beautiful as he flew into the tree next to our picnic spot!

Last time we were at Phinizy Swamp Nature Preserve we saw some wonderful wildlife, if the weather stays this warm, we might end up there after school this week, too.  Oh, and, I also signed us up for the Great Backyard Bird Count and the kids and I are excited to get the materials in the mail to participate in the national survey of birds!  My son is excited that we can contribute from the C.S.R.A., which seems a bit underrepresented on the national map.