Here's hoping for a snowy weekend

Most people are probably not hoping for a snowy weekend, but one is predicted for much of New England. Of course, it was supposed to snow last night and we awoke to a brilliant sunny sky and green ground.

I, for one, am hoping for at least a little snow. Many birdwatchers, I’m sure, are with me. Other than the freak October storm, we haven’t seen snow on the ground all winter — at least here in southern Connecticut. Snow usually means more activity around the birdfeeders. I’ve hardly had any birds at all at my feeders this winter, so maybe a little snow will provide the impetus. Of course, the lack of birds at the feeders likely means they are finding natural sources, but selfishly, I’d like to see at least a few at my feeders this weekend.

If we are snowed in — or even if we’re not _ be sure to check out Bird Calls this Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on 1490 WGCH or “listen live” above. Twan Leenders, a conservation biologist with Connecticut Audubon, will be the guest. He is also a reptile and amphibian expert and we’ll discuss what our snakes and turtles are doing now in the winter. Also, we’ll talk about the venonous snakes in New England.

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