We only see these guys as they pass through. Got a couple of shots but from a pretty fair distance. … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2022
White Lined Sphinx Moth! First Sighting!
We've heard about "hummingbird moths" but hadn't seen one in person before. This one (maybe 2?) hung around our flower bed for quite some time this week. Here's my best picture and a video. … [Read more...]
Fall Porch Toad
Steve took these snaps of our porch toad. He's getting big! We typically keep seeing the toads until the temps get below 55 all the time. They sure are fun to have around! Here's a few more pics showing his size. I liked this close up of his face though. … [Read more...]
Sandhill Cranes
Steve went for a walk down our dirt road today and he thought he was hearing sandhill cranes. He continued walking and spotted this pair in the back of the field. These aren't great pics because they are very zoomed in. Interesting to see them out here. We usually only hear them … [Read more...]
New Apple Tree!
When Steve bought this property our scraggly apple tree was in really bad shape. We've tended it and tried to get it back. It has given apples and it was very productive several years ago. However, it seems to be nearing the end of its life. It had some damage originally and … [Read more...]
Porch Toads still out
We've continued to see some toads out and about! Loading up on bugs before winter. … [Read more...]
