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Wild Turkey Visits

June 10, 2022 Elizabeth

Wild Turkey

We've had a few turkeys around. This hen was right in the front yard though, about 5 feet from my window! She pecked around and meandered through the yard. … [Read more...]

Summer, Wild Turkey

Winter Birdwatching

December 20, 2021 Elizabeth

Feeder Zone

We haven't been putting out the bird feeder cams, but we are still feeding and watching birds. Here's a couple shots from the yard! … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Squirrels, Wild Turkey, Winter

2018 Tree Work & Other Snaps

December 30, 2018 Elizabeth

Realized we never shared any of the tree work we did this past year. We had the trees in the backyard cleaned up. The Poplar trees were removed and the ash trees that had suffered Emerald Ash Borer disease. Luckily, the walnut tree is able to be salvaged and the tree guy thinks … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Blogging, Landscaping, Toads, Wild Turkey American Toad, Bufo americanus, Trees-R-Us, Wild Turkey

2015 Wrap Up

December 30, 2015 Elizabeth

Well, apparently I didn't blog AT ALL in 2015! Here's a review of some of our best photos around here in 2015. With no commentary because clearly I wasn't blogging in 2015! … [Read more...]

Blogging, Cat, Dogs, Insects, Toads, Wild Turkey Chip, Quincy

Winter Wonderland

January 11, 2014 Elizabeth

There’s a lot of deep snow, the temps are ridiculously low and we have more wildlife in our yard than ever before! 2 deer and also note the Hairy Woodpecker on the suet cake. 6 turkeys and more lurking around. We had as many as 9 that we could see at once several times. … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, White Tail Deer, Wild Turkey, Winter #polarvortex2014, WhiteTail Deer, Wild Turkey

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