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Apple Tree Damaged by Rabbits!

December 2, 2022 Elizabeth

Back in September we planted this awesome new 5-In-1 Apple Tree. It was looking SO GOOD. Today we went outside and saw that the lower bark had ALL been gnawed by rabbits! We called & spoke with FastGrowingTrees where we got the tree. They sent a product for us to slather on … [Read more...]

Landscaping, Winter

Winter Laziness

January 30, 2022 Elizabeth

Tilda and Duke

Wondering what we've been up to this winter? Basically this! … [Read more...]

Cat, Dogs, Winter

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

Saving a White Breasted Nuthatch

February 13, 2021 Elizabeth

white breasted nuthatch

Steve saved a white breasted nuthatch today while I was gone to church (and videotaped the rescue for my enjoyment!). It flew into the patio door and laid outside in the snow in the hound area. Not a good place for a tiny bird in shock. Happy to share that the bird flew away … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Winter Bird Feeders, BirdWatching, Nuthatch

The Hounds Pick the Big Game – Super Bowl picks from Duke & Tilda

February 7, 2021 Elizabeth

Duke & Tilda SuperBowl Picks

Duke & Tilda are picking the big game. We wanted to get into this animal prognostication. Each team had a treat under their paper and we counted their pick for the first one they went to. Check it out! … [Read more...]

Dogs, Winter Duke, Tilda

Pileated Woodpeckers show up

December 26, 2020 Elizabeth

Yesterday, I got the coolest Christmas gift. Steve & I went out to refill the bird feeders in the snow. When we got back inside, Steve said, oh! A big bird just swooped in and scared everyone off. So, I went looking and spotted a pileated woodpecker on a tree just behind our … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Winter Woodpecker

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