Wet snow on a still day

Snow collecting on pink flowers near the Great Lawn.

This morning near day break there were interesting weather conditions. Specifically, there was heavy, wet snow, no wind, and it was above freezing. The net effect was a few hours where the snow stuck to the branches and loose leaves.

A fox sparrow foraging on the forest floor.

In the Ramble, the smaller birds were out foraging and several were kind enough to take a break and investigate the photographer wandering among them.

A northern cardinal roosting in the Ramble.

As it was above freezing, and the birds themselves were eating and knocking the snow off the branches, the unusual conditions ended after a few hours, and we went back to our lives.

A fox sparrow checking me out.