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Recent Yard Sightings! Beetles, Snakeskins and more

July 13, 2022 Elizabeth

Rainbow!

We've been seeing some interesting things here in the yard, here's a few recent sightings! … [Read more...]

Insects, Lizards Turtles and More, Summer

Well Fed Snake

May 5, 2022 Elizabeth

Eastern Garter Snake with full belly

We ran across this very well fed spring snake! We are hoping that he got a pinkie rather than one of my early toads! … [Read more...]

Lizards Turtles and More, Spring

Spring 2022 – Backyard updates

May 1, 2022 Elizabeth

Eastern Newt Red Eft

We holed up this winter and I never really put the cameras out. We were birdfeeding and watching and counting all winter, but we had a lot going on and I just didn't have the desire to document things here. But, seasons change and spring is back and the winter doldrums are … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Dogs, Lizards Turtles and More, Spring

Spring is in the air

April 17, 2021 Elizabeth

Even though it looks like snow is coming next week, it still feels like spring is in the air! Our swamp lily is blooming, always a sure sign of spring around here. We are surprised by how dry it is! Compare this photo of the swamp lily from 2017 to the one this year in 2021. They … [Read more...]

Dogs, Landscaping, Lizards Turtles and More, Spring Duke, Lily, Spring Blooms

Yard Finds!

September 11, 2019 Elizabeth

Some things we've found in the yard this spring & summer. … [Read more...]

Blogging, Lizards Turtles and More, Spring, Summer Acorn, Garter Snake, Morel Mushroom, Snakeskin

Graphic Warning – Snake Eats Toad

August 17, 2017 Elizabeth

Snake After Meal

It happened again that we came upon a snake eating a toad. Steve stepped out the door and the snake was writhing and trying to get it in. It was far too late to intervene so nature had to take its course. We quietly videotaped and recorded the scene and then let the snake be. If … [Read more...]

Lizards Turtles and More, Toads American Toad, Garter Snake, Injured Toad

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