Cold still here in Kobe

The snow, which now it more ice than snow, is still on the ground this Wednesday, Feb. 12 (Happy Birthday Mr. Lincoln).  The bird feeder is a big hit, but they seem to splash more seed on the snow beneath than in their little bellies.

The crows are walking around trying to find something, so we toss out some old bread for their enjoyment. 

Then there have been other birds in the backyard, but they don't seem to come to the feeder; perhaps they are a bit big for it.

I've figured out this bird to be a Brown-eared Bulbul.  There's a small brown patch behind the ears on this basically grey medium-sized bird.

These are now ice buckets, about three layers thick. 

The cute sparrows come around several times daily for our entertainment.