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The little guys (girls?) are branching out and feeling more comfortable in the backyard.
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We often see 3 but rarely all 4.
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Momma wanders off now and then but usually shows up at apple time.
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Not that she shares mind you.
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As much as I despise them for eating my flowers, it’s hard to stay mad when you see the little ones scampering around.
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What passes for news in my little corner of the world might seem silly to some….
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But I like to think of our Facebook page as the New York Times of happy living.
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You’ll be glad to know this crisis was averted.
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I’m not sure if this a thing in your area, but in Maine late spring means it’s time to thin and divide the perennials. Some people sell them in their front lawn, but more often than not the bounty is simply shared.
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Go home Freyr. I don’t care how tasty the tuna is down the road.
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That’s one fluffy little cock.
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Damn. No one ever drops roosters off at our house.
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Or a Dik Dik as the case may be.
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Ever since I bought Poetry for Neanderthals from Facebook ( which we still haven’t played because Covid has killed game night with friends ) I’ve been getting ads. Some are interesting, some are ridiculous. I think this one falls into the latter category.
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And while I’m sure having a handful of Slippery Dicks can be delightful, I think I’m probably going to pass on this one.
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I’d like to think my sense of humor is a tad more advanced.
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Though I am blogging about this… so the point might be moot.
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Just some random photos I cleared off my camera the other day.
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This was the last sighting of our blue eyed fawn from last year.
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Photos were taken in January and though we’ve seen some full grown deer this month, it’s hard to tell if he’s among them.
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Can you see the visitor in this pic?
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It’s a Red Tail Hawk who uses our backyard as his hunting ground.
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Close proximity to the bird feeders makes for some tasty dove nuggets.
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He’s a young hawk and is still mastering his technique.
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While it’s hard to see piles of feathers litter the ground, these birds of prey really are fabulous creatures. And if he swoops down and claims a certain red rodent….. I can’t say I’ll be heartbroken.
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The World Wildlife Fund’s symbolic adoption continues.
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Cute candidates abound but you know this fellow will be left out in the cold.
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No one will want to cuddle up with him on the couch. That dude needs a serious manicure.
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Honey Badgers get a bad rap and sure, they’ve been known to viciously kill humans… but I’d still rather adopt one of them than Honey Boo Boo.
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Most people find condors to be ugly birds, but come on…. he’s rocking that feather boa. It’s not an easy look to pull off.
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And finally there’s the wombat, a much maligned creature. Sure he poops square cubes and has a two pronged penis….. but hey, none of us is perfect.
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Part three, the last of the Photo Ark birds.
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Black and Red Broadbill
I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing these photographs as much as I’ve enjoyed sharing them.
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Superb Bird of Paradise
This is my all time favorite weirdo bird. And if you don’t agree? Watch the short video clip and get back to me.
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Crested Auklet
Can you imagine having a permanent curlicue on your forehead?
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Red Headed Vulture
If you see this fellow flying around overhead… kiss your butt goodbye.
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Southern Lapwing
Is it me? Or is this beauty the perfect Dr. Seuss character.
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Lesser Flamingo
If you’ve never taken the time to watch a frolicking flock of flamingoes? You haven’t yet lived.
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Mandarin Duck
Birds…. beauty and grace in motion.
Just ask Joel.
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But I’m not done sharing wonderful photos from Joel Sartore because he has another book.
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Great Blue Turaco
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A book full of birds.
Northern White Faced Owl
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Our fine feathered….
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Baby Golden Parakeet
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And not quite feathered yet friends.
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Golden Pheasant
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Being an avid bird watcher and feeder, this book warms my soul.
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Kea
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I’ll try not to overshare.
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Andean Cock of the Rock
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But look at these beauties.
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Vulturine Guineafowl
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It’s going to be tough.
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Yes, these are the last photos I’ll post from this truly wonderful book.
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Malay Tapir
But look at that face! I couldn’t help myself.
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Sulawesi Stripe-faced Fruit Bat
I’m so very glad Joel Sartore followed his dream.
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Victoria Crowned Pigeon
The wonderful and wacky diversity of nature should be celebrated as well as protected.
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Watusi Cow
So that’s where the Watusi dance craze came from…. who knew?
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Varied Capuchin
I think we’ve all been there.
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Spix’s Macaw
Sadly, this lovely bird no longer exists in the wild.
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Florida Panther
And this graceful cat is hanging on by a thread.
We share our world with some fabulous creatures… please respect them and their need for a small corner of it.
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He’s still here.
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And still showing up despite losing his mom.
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He’s much smaller than the other yearlings but seems healthy.
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And his eyes are still a little blue.
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Husband thinks he’s a buck.
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Time will tell.
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A few more pictures from my camera last month.
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Look at this beautiful juvenile red tail hawk.
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Just hanging out on the bird feeder pole waiting for lunch to drop in.
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We see him cruising over the property now and then…
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But he rarely perches so close to the house for an extended period of time.
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Heck, he was even comfortable enough to take a bath.
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They really are spectacular creatures.
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Thanks for dropping by big guy.
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And if you happen to see a mangy little red squirrel wandering the roof line?
Please don’t miss.
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