Well, Winter has arrived to Northern Michigan. We had a beautiful fall though a bit lacking in rain. Our first snow was November 8, 2007 but only amounted to about 1 1/2".  Our low for the season has been 7 degrees according to Mr. Farenheight.  This occured on November 20th.  We now officially have a skim of ice on the lake but just in the bays, not on the open water. 

The birds are hungry and we are keeping all of the feeders well stocked.  They love the black oil sunflower seeds and suet cakes.  We have been blessed with a few piliated woodpeckers at the feeders as well as four swans out on the lake.  Tons of ducks have been landing on the lake as they head for warmer climates.  Duck hunters have been having some success locally as well as many of the deer hunters. Some nice racks have been spotted in the back of a few pick up trucks. Stay safe and be safe.