It’s not just the woodchucks who show up for a nosh at Casa River.

We have a beautiful pair of foxes who are denning down in our woods.

Hey now… I’m sharing the sights and sounds of my backyard.
Please be respectful.

Early morning shots through a wet window are a little blurred.

This is sharper.
Then there are the daily seed raiders…

This not pregnant anymore doe just dropped her fawn in the woods 2 houses down and is late in blowing her winter coat.
Of course if we had this type of deer, our seeds would be safe.

But if we had these?
We might not be.

Yikes!
And do you remember the Catbird nest with it’s bright blue eggs?

Well….

New life is popping there too.

Although momma Catbird doesn’t like it when I photograph her babies. Turn up your volume to hear her cry.
And then there’s this fellow…. who I stumbled on by accident and took one quick out of focus shot of before I hightailed it inside.

At least I wasn’t looking at the business end.

I once knew an eighty year old farmer who had “tamed” a fox. All this meant was that it would get within eight feet of the guy…
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We love watching them, but never approach. Wild animals should have a healthy fear of humans…
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In all fairness, though, HUMANS should have a healthy fear of humans…
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True. Some should be avoided at all costs…
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River,
Our doggie dog, Buddy, would have so much fun chasing your four-legged visitors! Casa River is such a cool place to critter watch! Mona
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Every once in a while the neighbors dog sees the deer and gives chase… that’s when I look like the wicked witch of the west shaking her broom.
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Foxes, deer and skunks, oh my! Oh and catbirds too, which look creepy, baby birds always look like they belong in a horror movie. But your so lucky to have all that going on at Casa River, and to be able to catch them on camera too. But to be fair, your wildlife seems to strike a pose every time they sense your ready capture them on film, lol. 🤔😁😎
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To be fairer…. I don’t post the 46 dud shots for every good one I get. Thank God for digital!
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Beautiful photos – great captions and life in the wild-ish. Thanks for shoring!
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Life in the wild-ish.
I like it!
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Put out a carrot cake and you’ll be able to take pictures of me with the other creatures nibbling on your lawn along with the skunk!!
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Promise..?
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Would I lie? Specially when it comes to carrot cake?!?!
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… notice the skunk doesn’t have any friends.
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Can’t imagine why…
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Damn, I was lucky to get one opportunity to photograph possums. You got skunks and foxes paying you visits! If you open up a petting zoo, I’ll definitely stop by…
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We have the occasional opossum as well…
😊
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LOVE skunks. They are so pretty. Friend has one for a pet. LOVES it. It’s so cool
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Maine outlawed it years ago. You used to be able to have them and de-scent them….but no more. Shame because they’re supposed to be very affectionate and litter box trainable!
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Hers is…..
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I want a Pudu deer. Right. Now!
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I know! Aren’t they adorable? I could carry him in my purse…
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