Some people think that cold temperatures and snow mean it's time to stay inside. No way! There's nothing like cold air and warm clothes to make you feel alive. Today we braved the weather to discover the best of winter. Underneath a 150 year old oak tree, we found soft feathers scattered across the snow. It was a spotted owl that had met its end - how? Perhaps to a coyote. Now the owls are mating. They nest in nests that have been left behind by other birds. When do the eggs hatch? How do the owls keep their eggs warm? How old was the owl that died?
Under the snow, water is still running despite the frigid temperatures (-20 degrees just two days ago). The snow insulates the water, which is trying desperately to reach the ocean. The world, a huge circulation system, just like our bodies...
Even in the winter, the hens lay eggs, but just not as often. What does a hen think about this cold weather? What does a hen think? And where do the deer go in all the snow?
