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Bambi!!

August 15, 2020 Rivergirl 20 Comments

We had our first little guy sighting of the season the other day.

And oh my goodness….

If that isn’t the definition of the word sweet I’ll eat a kale souffle.

The family kept a close huddle on the food.

But Junior managed to push his/her way into the fray.

I think I might have audibly squeaked in joy at that point.

Bambi!

We knew some of the does were pregnant, but they won’t bring the fawns up out of the woods for the first few months.

And even then it’s usually very early in the morning when yours truly is still in dreamland.

So it was wonderful to see them in the late late afternoon when the sun was still shining and providing light for pictures.

Welcome to the herd little one.

You’ll want to stick around, the crazy lady with the camera lays out a pretty nice buffet.

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I’m ready for my close up…..

August 13, 2020 Rivergirl 23 Comments

Okay, I admit it.

The little ~~rat bastards~~ fellows are cute.

Sitting on the railing….

With vibrant day lilies blooming in the background…..

Voguing for the camera like some fur covered super model.

Though I highly doubt Naomi Campbell ever pooped on her runway.

Cute, yes…

But you’re still a giant pain in my ass!

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Everyone wants a seat at the table.

August 11, 2020 Rivergirl 19 Comments

This little female Baltimore Oriole for example.

She sat there for 15 minutes or so…..

Waiting in vane for dinner to be served.

Then there’s my ~~sworn enemy~~ little ~~rat bastard~~ red squirrel.

We may have evicted them from their corner post home…..

But it hasn’t stopped their daily visits.

And raids on the deer bound apple slices.

Turn your back if you want you pesky varmint…. we both know what you’re up to.

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Hullo gawgeous…..

August 8, 2020 Rivergirl 18 Comments

Our buck finally showed up at a light enough hour for me to get some decent photographs.

Yes you, you handsome devil.

And while I love seeing him….

I fully appreciate his wariness and reticence to visit the nightly buffet.

When you’re that handsome you have to be careful.

His rapidly growing rack will make him a prime target of every yahoo with a rifle in a few months.

And the thought of his beautiful head mounted on someone’s wall makes me physically ill.

But for now, he and his family are safe.

And we enjoy our rare sightings.

Even if his rude wife does keep sticking her tongue out at me.

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Random critters.

August 5, 2020 Rivergirl 18 Comments

I was finally able to grab a few pictures of our resident buck.

Which is getting harder to do as the summer wears on.

But this father son shot was pretty sweet.

Junior’s antlers are growing.

And it always makes me wonder what the felt feels like.

Naturally there are woodchuck photos.

And some close ups.

We have one lone chipmunk this year.

And yes, those pesky red squirrel babies are still here.

Using our deck railing as a cafeteria.

As well as a toilet.

Yes, I’m talking to you.

Clearly your mother didn’t tell you not to shit where you eat.

Bad form. Very bad…..

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Critters.

July 18, 2020 Rivergirl 19 Comments

If you’re getting bored of our backyard zoo…..

Tell me.

I won’t stop posting pictures….

But I could probably be talked into just the highlights.

Or then again….

Maybe not.

So feel free to skip these posts if critters aren’t your thing.

I won’t be upset.

But he might.

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Baby squirrel resurgence.

July 17, 2020 Rivergirl 23 Comments

They’re baaaaaaack.

Well, at least the babies are.

And they’re making themselves right at home on the deck.

A little too much at home for my liking.

Because they’re trying to get back into the hole they all came tumbling out of last month.

Cute? Yes.

Respectful house guests? No.

And then the other day, a friend helped me out.

No, it’s not the same picture.

Look in the lower right hand corner….

Baby woodchuck is finally earning his keep.

Well done sir.

Carry on.

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Ducks

June 30, 2020 Rivergirl 13 Comments

I have no idea why we have a pair of visiting Mallard ducks this year…

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But like all the other critters who venture in….. they’re welcome.

Though the drake’s table manners leave a little to be desired.

Is standing in the dish of deer grain really necessary?

Other times he’s a bit like Caligula.

And eats lying down.

Ducks.

I hope they remember how nice we are to them.

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Baby buck.

June 26, 2020 Rivergirl 10 Comments

Our resident buck with the felt covered mini rack has flown the proverbial coop, which is a shame, because I think most of you…. some of you?…. alright, at least one of you… was enjoying the fuzzy updates on antler growth progress.

But never fear.

Our old doe, who we call pregnant because she always seems to be, has last year’s progeny with her on a daily basis now.

So we’ll start from scratch.

Baby buck antlers.

At this point, they’re just little nubs that he keeps rubbing on trees and rocks.

And can you blame him?

The poor little guy looks like a four legged Frankenstein.

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A day most fowl… as well as foul.

May 11, 2020 Rivergirl 13 Comments

It started out well enough, with a sighting of a beloved yet rarely seen visitor.

This time he was across the street, walking along the edge of our neighbor’s farm.

He’s a beautiful ring necked pheasant we named Phineas.

They’re not native to Maine and can’t survive the winters, but a man up the road raises them and occasionally one or two will break free. Last year, Phineas brought his woman to our backyard. She was looking for a nesting site… but we never did see any chicks.

Later on in the day….

Saturday, May frickin‘ 9th?