In realta’ il post dovrebbe anche dare un’idea della notevole quantita’ di neve: quest’anno e’ stato un inverno ricco di precipitazioni nevose ed a meta’ Febbraio ne avevamo in giardino ben oltre il mezzo metro. Abbiamo iniziato a dicembre a spalare, prima di Natale; con nostra gioia abbiamo trascorso un bel “bianco Natale” e poi, centimetro dopo centimetro, ci siamo ritrovati il bel muretto che vedete nelle foto sopra. Ne siamo stati contenti: oltre che bella, e’ anche la nostra riserva d’acqua, naturalmente!
L’anno scorso era caduta meno della meta’ della neve caduta quest’anno, nonostante fosse stato un inverno egualmente freddo. Nelle mie foto: la piccola mangiatoia che abbiamo allestito in giardino a beneficio delle lepri con semi d’avena. Quest’anno abbiamo scavato un percorso perche’ riescano ad arrivarci (foto sopra), mentre l’anno scorso non c’era stato bisogno (foto qui sotto).
Place for Hares.
In the photos above, you can have also an idea of the huge quantity of snow we have had this winter. Since December and all through February we have had frequent and abundant precipitations: in mid-February much more than half a metre stayed in our garden and it is fine, as snow means water supply of course. We have shovelled almost every day since our “white Christmas”.
As you can see in the first photos above, this year we had to open a way for hares to reach the feeder we placed for them in our garden, containing oats seeds; last year it was not necessary, as you can see in the final photos. As a matter of fact, last year we had less than half quantity of snow on ground, even though winter was as cold.
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Linked to: Friday Bliss. Saturday’s Critters. All Seasons. My Corner of the World.
Such a handsome fellow! It looks he/she has had plenty of good food. 🙂
Thank you for the lovely photos, Luisella. Have a happy weekend!
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I’m so happy that the snow is slowly melting! But beautiful it is when the sun is shining – fresh and pure. My husband feeds a bunny / bunnies too. And we open a circular path for Sissi to walk. It is a job that has to be done – otherwise the poor cat could not have been out the whole winter 🙂 Wishing you a cozy weekend.
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Yes, we have to manage with all that white stuff!…Thanks for your kind visit.
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Grazie, Sara. Felice weekend anche a te. Io mi trovo in Italia al sole ormai primaverile…Baci!
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Very special to see the hare. I’ve never seen one in the wild, but would like to. In the countryside here in the UK in March they are very lively. The symbolism regarding hares is fascinating.
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…spring looks a ways off for you!
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Hello, you do have a lot of snow there. I love the cute hare! Thanks for linking up and sharing your post today. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend. PS, thanks also for visiting my blog.
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Yes…still! 🙂 Thanks for your visit, Tom. Happy weekend!
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Bellissime queste foto, la neve ha sempre il suo fascino! E che dire delle lepri 😍 🤩 !!! Meno male che ci sono persone come voi che pensano anche a queste bellissime bestiole, grazie 💋💋💋 🤗🤗
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Grazie a te, mia cara. E’ un piacere per noi averle attorno…sono proprio carine e un po’ buffe. Buona domenica!
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Thank you Eileen, for you visit! Have a happy and sunny weekend!
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They are lively in May in Finland. Now they still appreciate a little human help for food. 😉 Thank you Linda for your kind visit!
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That’s a lot of snow, and the hares look great in it.
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My word you still have a lot of snow. Ours has mostly gine now and we are anticipating spring flowers.
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the snow is gorgeous, crisp, clean and looking pristine!! i hope the hare has a nice thick coat, to keep him warm and cozy!!
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Yes… a lot of enjoyable snow! Thanks for your visit.
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Of course it is melting… but so slowly. Thanks for your visit!
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Apparently he has. 😉
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Joining you from Friday Bliss. I can relate to the abundant snowfall – February was a deep and bitterly cold month here. Unlike you, we don’t deliberately feed the wild rabbits – it would just encourage them to eat our landscaping! But I do really like your pictures of the hare!!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
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Thank you very much, Angie. We help them now in the most difficult moment for them to find food…but you are right: they can easily eat our young trees too. Have a nice week ahead!
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That’s a lot of snow! We had that amount, but it’s partly melted.
(ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!
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Now in mid-March it is still all here. Thanks for your kind visit!
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Great set of pictures – love the hare!
Cheers – Stewart M – Melbourne
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I love your photos of the hare under the feeding place, and that they come into your garden. I love snow photos this time of year while it is hot in Australia. Have a fabulous week and thank you for visiting my blog 2 weeks ago. I have been slow in returning visit as life has been very busy!
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Thank you very much, Stewart. Have a nice week!
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First of all thanks for returning my visit – which not all bloggers do! I appreciate it a lot. Then thanks for your appreciation. Have a nice week!
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Soffice neve bianca e simpatiche bestioline che gironzolano attorno alla tua casa…..tu praticamente vivi in una fiaba!
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I love that you’re feeding the hares in the deep snow. He has a beautiful coat too.
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Grazie, cara. Vivo molto a contatto con la natura… e le bestioline mi fanno compagnia! 😉 Ti auguro una settimana strepitosa!
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Thank you Carol. This is the most critical moment for them to find food…and it is so nice to see them. Have a nice week!
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Love your new header! It reminded me on last summer our 11 year old stayed with us for a week.for school he had a reading assignment, and the chapters had Roman numerals. Hubs discovered he did not know what those “signs” meant, so he wrote them down for him.
Love the mailbox covered with snow – somehow it says “bread” to me – but too cold to eat:):) Then there is that cute rabbit – the perfect focus for your snowy post:) Many thanks for sharing with All Seasons how life is at your end – hope spring will come soon for you – have a great week!
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Thank you Jesh. The photo in my header is the wall-clock on the facade of the Cathedral in Verona…a few centuries old. Thank you very much for hosting…have a great week you too!
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Quanta neve ancora !
Bella grande questa lepre, carina.
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Si…ancora molta neve, davvero. Ci impieghera’ fino a dopo Pasqua per sciogliersi tutta. 😉 Grazie, Karl!
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Lindo e bem apanhado, aproveito para desejar uma boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
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Thanks! Have a great week you too!
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Quanta neve… bella da vedere, ma credo non debba essere facile muoversi da casa ….o forse è solo questione di abitudini!
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Tu l’hai detto…e’ solo questione di imparare a viverci. Le strade sono pulite e abbiamo i pneumatici chiodati…no problem. Grazie e buona giornata!
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You really have had a lot of snow. Love that big bunny…he’s got a great place to eat! He doesn’t mind the cold at all! Enjoy your week!
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Thank you very much. We like to have guests about the courtyard. Have a nice week you too!
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That’s a handsome hare. Your photos show him off well. 🙂
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Thank you very much.
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Beautiful rabbit. WOW! So much snow. guess spring will not be there for a while.
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The rabbit is quite photogenic!
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Sometimes, I think the snow is sent to take our minds off the cold! I love your images and the hare is just fabulous. And, thanks for linking up over at My Corner of the World!
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The landscape is particularly captivating when snowy and sunny. To me it is as beautiful as a summer day. Thanks for your visit!
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Yes…photogenic is the correct word for him! Thanks.
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Actually…is still snows from time to time. We will see when this all melts!…
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