Peeking out the window at 1 a.m. to check on tonight's storm--gusty winds, sleet, and snow--I saw a layer of ice-crusted snow on the front deck.  And on it, I saw a fairly small opossum searching for food from my feeders.


I guess he came out of hibernation temporarily for a snack and maybe he's been doing that awhile, but I haven't seen him or the usual raccoons and skunks I saw last winter.  Maybe this winter is so cold it's limiting their forays?  But then what is this guy doing out in this weather--unless he's getting impatient for spring?