Is that St. Martin's in the distance? 

Bird nest made of twigs and mud 

Viola in January 

Whelk 

Ivy. I made the background transparent.

Ice Storm Begins. Ice is just beginning to coat the trees as temperature hovers at 32 degrees.

Icy Mable buds

Hemlock.

Candle. (AipTek PocketCam X, Macro)

Bird house gourd, waiting for the return of the sloppy little wren who usually lives in it. Note last summer's mess hanging out of the door.

Crocuses or Daffodils? Optimistic, either way.

New Year's Day. About 50 F and spring-like outside. Found this surprise in the garden - a bunch of leeks from last summer.