Duke got this pig from Bark Box and it's just about his favorite thing ever! It fits perfectly in his mouth. It makes the more pleasing "squawk" or "grunt" sound rather than a typical squeaker. He can catch it. He mostly just carries it around squawking it though. It's his … [Read more...]
Lazy Hounds & Hummingbirds Knocking
Did you know that a coonhound can take up an entire queen size bed? Meanwhile - Duke loves this time of year. He's definitely been slowing down some but he still likes to get outside and walk about a bit. Meanwhile this hummingbird has been checking out EVERYTHING … [Read more...]
Spring Yard Updates & Hummingbirds!
I'm in Traverse City at Annual Conference but still got to do a little backyard birdwatching on my security cams this morning. This little guy would like Steve to take care of the nectar while I'm away! Steve sent some pictures of the circle flower bed progress. We've still … [Read more...]
Brown Thrasher – Catbird and DUKE!
It's been a great spring around the yard. We've had a breeding pair of Brown Thrasher's hanging around and more catbirds than we've ever seen before. And then there's Duke! He's been enjoying some sunshine on his old bones! Check out videos of the Brown Thrasher taking a bath … [Read more...]
Turkeys Visit
We've been being visited by this flock of turkeys lately. It's a group of 10 - 12 toms. They are super fun to watch. They strut about, sometimes they fluff up and show all their feathers. They are sometimes bold and sometimes skittish. Really fun to watch. Here's a cool … [Read more...]
Fun Dog Pics
It's been a tough time with dogs. We've rehomed El Bandito which is good for him, but a little sad for me. We are still working on getting Duke feeling better following his diagnosis of Cushing's disease. Tilda has been misbehaving when guests come over and are leaving which is a … [Read more...]