And apparently willing to help me garden.
My little woodchuck buddy from last year is back.
Scampering across our deck every afternoon.
He really is comical.
And this time? He’s willing to help me clean out the garden beds.
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I’m glad.
Very glad I bought bird seed the last time I went to the store.
Because if this batch isn’t kept happy….
It could get ugly.
Have you ever watched a deer go apple picking?
Well now you can.
We had a lot of visitors this past winter.
These are pictures from back in January because I’m still playing catch up from the vacation posts.
Our buck kept his rack a lot longer than usual.
But it didn’t stop him from apple picking.
Or sticking his tongue out at the photographer.
Cheeky little bugger.
Father and son…
Or daughter, it’s hard to tell at this stage.
The herd.
Crazy weather this winter left the wildlife a little shell shocked.
Snow, rain, ice, warm temperatures, then more snow and ice. They didn’t know what the hell was going on.
We had skunks in January and fox in February.
And deer?
Yes dear, we had deer.
Veritable herds of deer.
Who we love to watch.
I mean really….
How can you not?
Such beautiful creatures.
They almost make the slow internet speed we have to suffer in the country worthwhile.
Because everyone needs a drink.
Bird baths.
They’re not just for birds anymore….
These little guys never used to drink here until an apple tree sprouted in my garden bed a few years ago.
Now they’ve realized they can safely climb onto an overhanging branch and jump in.
Like I do…
Actual photo of me last Saturday night.
Pardon the quality of these shots, but it was dark and I was shooting through a window.
I’ve often wondered why the deer don’t stop to slake their thirst.
Now, I have proof that they do.
Random Bambi ….
If you haven’t guessed by now, I take a lot of pictures.
My life may not be fascinating…
But it’s damn sure well documented.
And what’s a blog for if not sharing random baby deer photos from earlier this summer?
Not much to comment on.
Just enjoy the sweetness…
While I organize my photo files.
And if you’re not into cute furry 4 legged babies?
Then tune in again next time…
When I’m sure to have more meaningless drivel.
Time to fess up….
Which one of you boneheads is peeing in my birdbath every night?
Because this is getting old.
Every afternoon I clean out the birdbath.
Filling it with sparkling clean, cool water for our birds to drink and take a bath.
And then every morning I wake up to this:
Every single morning.
So…
Fun’s over. Admit your crime.
The midnight madness must stop.
Babies!
First there were woodchuck babies, then catbird babies (although that didn’t end well) , a quick glimpse of a fox baby, and fawns! Finally… fawns.
But now?
We have skunk babies!!
Simply too much cuteness.
Adorable little critters!
I wasn’t able to film or photograph the funniest part because it was too dark, and that’s a shame because the husband and I had tears in our eyes from laughing so hard.
Our deer came up to feed and those three little fellas chased her all over the yard. In a line… one, two, three… like a little skunk locomotive.
For 20 straight minutes they wouldn’t let her near the food, no matter how she tried.
To heck with guard dogs.
Get a skunk.
Otherwise known as a….
Things I like today… chapter 4.
I like…
This road sign we passed on a country lane.
Notice to salesmen – please move along.
I like…
Sitting on my deck reading,
And being quiet enough to have a few visitors drop by.
I like….
This kind of race.
I might get a little winded…
But at least I know I’ll be able to cross the finish line.
I like….
My fruit infuser pitcher.
I know I should drink gallons of water daily, but let’s face it…unless it’s toning down my bourbon?
I’m not really interested.
But chop up some fresh strawberries and let it sit overnight?
Quite tasty.
I’ve tried pineapple. Wonderful!
Mango? Meh.
Watermelon? No flavor at all.
Pear seemed like a good idea….
But it turned brown and slimy in mere hours… so no to pear.
(Don’t worry, it took me a minute to get it as well.)
I like…
This picture I took of my flower bed with a triple rainbow shadow.
Because I promised I would….
Squirrels.
Love ’em or hate ’em, you have to admit they’re marvelously clever and acrobatic creatures. Entire industries are built on deterring them from raiding our bird feeders, but squirrels?
They train for it.
Personally, I enjoy their antics and figure anyone who works that hard deserves a few seeds and nuts.
So as promised, here are a few of my favorite shots over the years.
When we moved to our house in 2002 it was a wasteland of gardenless grass, so I stuck a quick pole in the ground with a feeder.
It didn’t take long for a squirrel to find it.
Reaching it was a little harder.
But eventually he got there.
Although he had a hard time accessing the seed…
It didn’t beat him.
And he happily ate hanging upside down.
Mind you, we have a large open backyard and the winds blow like downtown Chicago so a lot of the feeders actively swing.
Which is what this one was doing. Back and forth, back and forth, with a squirrel happily perched inside and enjoying the ride.
This one didn’t mind sharing the feeder with an orange.
He just used it as a cushion.
Here’s another upside down eater.
Maybe he was raiding seed…maybe he was doing handstands.
Tough call.
Either way, I’m in awe of the leg muscle it takes to hang like that.
This feeder posed a challenge at first.
And for a while all he could do was hug it.
But after a day or two?
Upside down munching.
Squirrels….
Is there anything they can’t do?
Apparently not.
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