When the trees and shrubs are bare and snow is blanketing the ground, our wild animal friends stand out in the landscapes of our back yards and cabin forests. This is absolutely the best time of the year for observing and appreciating wildlife.

Birds that stay in winter climates survive by eating seeds, and so it is easy to coax them closer to our windows when we set out their favorites. Few experiences are as pleasant as watching the birds arrive at the feeder outside the kitchen window while we are preparing breakfast or having a leisurely cup of coffee.