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Archives for September 2022

Northern Flicker

September 26, 2022 Elizabeth

We only see these guys as they pass through. Got a couple of shots but from a pretty fair distance. … [Read more...]

BirdWatching

White Lined Sphinx Moth! First Sighting!

September 24, 2022 Elizabeth

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...]

Insects

Fall Porch Toad

September 22, 2022 Elizabeth

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...]

Fall, Toads

Sandhill Cranes

September 15, 2022 Elizabeth

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...]

BirdWatching, Fall

New Apple Tree!

September 14, 2022 Elizabeth

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...]

Landscaping

Porch Toads still out

September 11, 2022 Elizabeth

We've continued to see some toads out and about! Loading up on bugs before winter. … [Read more...]

Toads

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