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Wood Frog in March?!

March 8, 2024 Elizabeth

It has been the weirdest winter! I wish that I had logged the temp when these pictures were taken. This is a wood frog that we saw on March 8th!! So crazy! … [Read more...]

Frogs, Winter

Winter Visitors

January 18, 2024 Elizabeth

Steve has been snow blowing some trails for critters so this place has been busy! Turkeys are coming through every day and roosting for the night in the woods out back. Fox Squirrels are here all throughout the day. We have cardinals, blue jays, titmice, nuthatch, downy, hairy … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Furry Wildlife, Squirrels, Wild Turkey, Winter

A winter starling

January 13, 2024 Elizabeth

Last summer we had starlings nest in the area for the first time ever. We have always seen a few here and there especially when flocks of blackbirds descend upon us briefly. However, we've never really had them around in the winter. So, here's a winter starling and it seems like … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Winter

Turkeys Visit

March 1, 2023 Elizabeth

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...]

BirdWatching, Dogs, Wild Turkey, Winter Duke

Walnut Tree In Moonlight – Art Photography

January 24, 2023 Elizabeth

Steve was outside at around 2am. The moon had things aglow. This is just raw footage, no filters, no fancy camera tricks, this is nature. … [Read more...]

Blogging, Winter NoFilter, Steve Art Photography

Snowed In on Christmas Eve

December 24, 2022 Elizabeth

Big snow storm blew in & dropped 41" of snow right in the middle of the driveway. All of the snow from the front yard has basically been displaced to the driveway. Steve's been working on snowblowing but it's challenging. We are going to have a local farmer come and plow us … [Read more...]

Landscaping, Winter

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