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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

Quarantined with Duke

January 8, 2021 Elizabeth

That said, he's a fun dog to work from home with. He lazes around and prods you about twice a day to get up and go outside for a minute. He's the perfect work buddy. Not intrusive, but helpful. This year HAS been hard on the dogs in that they feel territorial and are a bit … [Read more...]

Dogs BHROM, Duke, Rescue

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

Christmas Cardinals

December 25, 2020 Elizabeth

We snapped this pic of the Cardinals that showed up for a snowy Christmas morning meal. … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Blogging, Winter Cardinal

Dog Advent Calendars!

December 1, 2020 Elizabeth

Time to start Advent calendars! I have Lego Harry Potter, Steve has Hot Wheels and these crazy hounds have one, too! … [Read more...]

Dogs, Winter Dogs, Duke, Tilda

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