Duke had Steve up at 3:30am to go out & he saw this guy on our side porch. He came & got me up because he thought it was the same salamander we rescued last week from the egress. However, it turns out it is our 2nd species of salamander we've seen for 2023. Last week was … [Read more...]
Spring Sighting – First Blooms!
We planted a LOT of flowers & shrubs last year & one new tree. We are starting to see the first signs of life! We have daffodils blooming and tulips sprouting! … [Read more...]
Sharp Shinned Hawk catches Tufted Titmouse
Steve was watching the birds in the backyard and saw everyone fly away. Then, a large bird chased a tufted titmouse right into the side of the house. Then, to Steve's surprise, the hawk landed right there by our back door. Right where the dogs go out to get his prey situated. … [Read more...]
Spring Sighting! Blue Spotted Salamander
Signs of Spring! Steve found a salamander today in the crawlspace egress where it's always shady & cold all day. He was stranded on the rocks, too cold & weak to bury himself. He came & got me to help with the rescue because it brings me so much joy. I moved him to a … [Read more...]
Squirrel Bungee Feeder in Action
We've been having a lot of fun putting the corn cobs out on our tractor feeder and also on this cob bungee feeder. Some of the squirrels prefer to sit below and get whatever lucky bits fall into their laps, but there's several enterprising fellows who are into physical fitness … [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...]
