Sciurus vulgaris orientis

It has snowed since yesterday.
We got much snow today.
Japan Meteorological Agency said it snowed more than 25cm.
It has not fallen more than 10cm snow for 20days.
This year we have less snow than last year.
Long-term forecast says that it will be less snow and warm winter.
We hope this winter will be better.
We met “Sciurus vulgaris orientis “
He was crazy to find his food in the snow.

“Sciurus vulgaris orientis “ move in the morning in winter.
After that he stays his nest.
I can’t wait spring!

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Pteromys volans orii

It has still stayed low temperature in the morning and at night in Sounkyo.
Weather forecast says that it will stay low temperature for a few days.
So be careful!
Low temperature cause less snow.
It is very difficult to walk in woods with snowshoes.
We went to take pictures “Pteromys volans orii”.
Fortunately we met him!
Because it is very difficult to find him.
He is so cute.
It is too cold to go out.
When it is sunny, how about walking for your health?

It calms down.

For a few days we didn’t have much snow, but it has been very cold.
It is like being in the freezer.
We need to warm up before going out.
Weather forecast says that temperature will stay low.

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Shall we go out to see the beautiful winter scenery?

frost flower

It has cooled down for a few morning.
That day was -20°c.
Temperature will stay low for a while.
This weather show us “Frost flower” at the lake and river and swamp and puddle.
The conditions to make frost flower needs -15°c, no wind , no snow and thin ice.
To fulfill these condition, you will see frost flowers.
But it is hard to see that frost flower spread across a wide range.