I'm suppose to be in Tucson, but since I'm not.....

We were suppose to fly to Tucson yesterday, but an ice storm came through Evansville that kept our plane on the ground.  At least we are safe, so I'm not sorry the pilot cancelled the flight!  No flights today either or tomorrow.....so, we are now scheduled to fly out next week....I hope!  I sure was looking forward to the sunshine and warmth of Tucson!  We have never had this much cold weather in Evansville in one winter. 

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So, while I wait for my chance to escape the cold one more time, I will post a few photos we took last week over in Henderson.  We went over to see if the Snow Geese were still there.....didn't find any.  They either moved on or were out of sight.  (If they were smart, they went further south looking for warmer temps!)

This Downy Woodpecker was exploring some trees along the road.

 There was a mixed swarm of blackbirds flying around the whole area.   I could see the blue/green heads of Grackles and the red flash of the Red-winged Blackbirds.  They stopped at this corn field looking for some food.

We finally spotted a group of ducks on a distant field that was partly flooded.  All the flooded areas are frozen as you can see here.

Mike went part way up a very cold metal ladder that led to an observation platform to get these few shots.  I decided I'd rather stay down below.

You can see the foot of the metal ladder in the above shot and at the base of it was a hole that was lined with bird feathers.  I couldn't help but wonder what creature lived there!  Something had definitely been dragging birds into that lair!

 High in a tree that hangs out over the road was a rather sleeping looking hawk.  It was a very cold day and I think he was enjoying the sunshine between meals.

 A Kestrel that didn't realize we were there and fly away.  I can't decide what is at the bottom of the bird....looks bloody?  Part of something it had caught?  We saw it fly in and land, and I don't think it was carrying anything and it is not eating.

 A couple of Rock Doves (Feral Pigeons)  I always find them pretty and like looking at the various color combinations.

 This very tattered and forlorn looking flag was flying at an abandoned river camp along the Ohio River.  It should have been taken down and properly disposed of, but it made an interesting addition to the photo.

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Well.....maybe my NEXT post will be from Tucson.  We'll see if winter is ready to cooperate next week.