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Spring Sighting – First Blooms!

April 2, 2023 Elizabeth

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...]

Landscaping, Spring

Sharp Shinned Hawk catches Tufted Titmouse

March 31, 2023 Elizabeth

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...]

BirdWatching Circle of Life

Spring Sighting! Blue Spotted Salamander

March 23, 2023 Elizabeth

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...]

Lizards Turtles and More, Spring

Squirrel Bungee Feeder in Action

March 5, 2023 Elizabeth

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...]

Squirrels

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

Fun Dog Pics

February 28, 2023 Elizabeth

It's been a tough time with dogs. We've rehomed El Bandito which is good for him, but a little sad for me. We are still working on getting Duke feeling better following his diagnosis of Cushing's disease. Tilda has been misbehaving when guests come over and are leaving which is a … [Read more...]

Dogs Duke, Tilda

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