Because my photo files are filled with critter pics.
A wet fox.
Two wet foxes.
Okay, okay… moving on.
Baby woodchuck.
These pics are a month or two old, they’re not babies anymore.
I can’t tell you exactly how old because my stupid camera’s date and time setting is broken and everything registers 1/1/1980.
Why? I have no frickin’ clue.
Buck, on the field line.
Doe, in the field.
Wet skunk.
Wet skunk and deer.
This next one is blurry, but how often do you get a shot of a deer sticking her tongue out at a skunk?
Skunk Rule #1?
Do not be rude to skunks.
They will make you pay… and the photographer’s house will stink for a week.
More woodchucks….
Eating apples.
And woodchucks eating deer grain.
More deer.
And deer eating deer grain.
More skunks.
More foxes.
Skunk and fox.
Please remember Skunk Rule #1.
There is no Skunk Rule #2…. when the tail goes up?
Run.
More woodchucks.
I’d like to tell you that’s all the photos…. but it’s not even close.
That’s all for now though.
River's world..... 
“The principal animals inhabiting the African jungle are moose, elks and Knights of Pythias. Of course, you all know what a moose is. That’s big game. The first day, I shot two bucks. That was the biggest game we had…” – Groucho Marx
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I haven’t figured out how to lure in a Knight of Pythia yet… they’re such elusive creatures.
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What does the fox say?
“Ring-ding-ding-ding-dingeringeding”
Shut up Frank you’re drunk!
No way, Sam. I always sing when I’m wet.
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I admit I had to look that one up.
And now I’m sorry. Very sorry…
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Hahaha!
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Wow just wow. The fox is photo one is soo adorable.
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They’re lovely. And do wonders for the runaway mouse population…
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LOVE those skunks. So gorgeous.
WHAT??????????????????????
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Stinky, but so damn cute.
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I’ve never seen one so white before. Cool….usually the ones I see are red. And smell bad.
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We had one last year whose whole back was white. Very striking…
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SO since you have a lot of woodchucks, just how much wood does a woodchuck chuck? Sorry just had to
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No worries, everybody asks. Happily, at least for my trees… they don’t chuck any!
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We’ve been having a possum visit in the evenings, I think because we have been doing so much grilling outside. We’ve also had a skunk, which I wish would find another neighborhood to inhabit. No pictures, though, because they show up after dark.
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We used to have a opossum but haven’t seen him in about a year. Too much competition for food I guess.
😉
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I love that you have the Wild Kingdom literally in your back yard. I have…….a mockingbird (who’s a dick) and not a woodpecker who thinks my roof line is a tree….ugh.
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We’re blessed with abundant wildlife. Though sadly our neighbor 2 doors down just agreed to let a friend bow hunt on his property this year and I’m terrified for our little herd of deer.
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Ugh, stupid people! In that case they should allow pigeons to be hunted! I can’t stand those flying rats with wings. But deer, I can’t even fathom. I hope they all out smart every hunter.
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I cringe ever fall during hunting season wondering which beautiful creature we’ll lose this year…
😰
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Beautiful photos. You’re good at being in the moment with a camera. Note to self: take camera with you when gazing out into nature.
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Thanks. It’s easy when the nature is right out your living room window…
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You think the animals call your place the Rivergirl Cafe? You seem to always have quite a few customers. Vittles must be tasty! Ha! Mona
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We can look at this a few ways: 1) I have a great memory (at 83? I don’t think so!) 2) You take great pictures so I remember them 3) I am a killjoy or 4) I have a big mouth!!
Many of these pictures are repeats such as the first two on the baby woodchucks!! LOL
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No repeats, I’m careful the way I post and file. But they’re probably very similar. Woodchucks only have so many poses you know…
😉
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Beautiful collection.
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Aren’t they just…
😊
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Absolutely loved this! I wish I had a petting zoo like that in my backyard…
My camera’s date and time thing broke a few years ago and I get the same thing. Why in the hell does technology that was made in this century default to January 1980!?!? Did they think someone was going to go back in time with their camera?
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Sadly we can’t pet any of them. And with all the food we supply, I think that’s quite rude.
The camera thing annoys me to no end. I’ve set and set and reset till my fingers hurt, and every time I power it up….1980. Wtf?
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Utterly magical! Thanks for sharing!
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