We have occasionally seen crayfish here over the years. Typically, they've been deceased and we would think they were dropped or discarded by a bird. We've seen a live one a couple of other times though. I did NOT know that there were burrowing species of crayfish that primarily … [Read more...]
Spring Migrator Updates
So - most of our spring migrators have been seen. I caught a glimpse of an Eastern Bluebird (no pic) on 5/6/2024 - but it hardly even landed and it got scared away. The orioles are back in large numbers. We regularly have 3 males and 3 females (coming separately mostly for now). … [Read more...]
Steve’s Catch & Release Nature Day
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...]
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...]
