Daytime Toad, Trapped Snake, the Mating Rituals of Wild Turkeys, baby Rabbits I (Elizabeth) got up and left the house at about 9am. Steve was staying up waiting for Duke to begin his day (it's Duke's world & we just live in it these days). He walked outside just after I … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2024
A Day at the Bird Feeder
Sometimes here in the spring, I get taken in by all of the bright flashy migratory birds that come through. I dream of seeing an indigo bunting. I love seeing the rose breasted grosbeaks, orioles, and hummingbirds return. I love seeing the finches put on their summer breeding … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Ruby Throated Hummingbirds Return!
We saw our first hummingbird on 4/30/2024 but I didn't get any cameras out for pictures/video until 5/3/2024. We were lucky enough to capture a few glimpses of our littlest visitors. Check out our quick video below. When did you see your first hummingbird this year? Share in … [Read more...]
VIDEO: American Toad climbing onto porch!
We often see the toads on our side porch. There's a light in this area that attracts bugs and so lots of herps gather under the light. Last night, it was a warm-ish spring rain and my husband let the dogs out at about 1am and spotted quite a few toads and even a frog! The … [Read more...]
VIDEO: American Crow finds snake in the grass!
We do not have too many crows that actually land in our yard. I'm definitely open to having a Crow friend! I saw this one land in the front yard and start strutting up the yard along the row of pine trees. Then - I saw him grab a snake! He pecked it a few times & I … [Read more...]
