Happenings…

around the yard. Well, the goslings sure are growing up! Look at how confident they look now as they glide just as serenely as their parents to the bank of the pond. Out of the water? Still a little awkward as their wings still have to grow to give them ballast. I found a cardinal’s … More Happenings…

The Sandhill Crane

I have a very good friend, Lori, who lives down the street from me, same neighborhood. Part of this neighborhood is claimed by a large! pond and marshy area. Lori and her family are lucky enough to live, just past the groomed backyard, on this marshland. Although the open water has been crowded out by … More The Sandhill Crane

Afternoon update

I have been entranced by this event all day. The fawn is still in her spot (calling it a her), poking her head up, licking herself — you know, fawn stuff. As I have been sitting on my porch, camera at my side, there isn’t much that I’ve missed. I believe this is a once … More Afternoon update

Nature’s finest

The great thing about Spring is the newness it brings, especially new life. Take a look at what I found in my front yard this morning! Barely discernible, I passed it twice before I noticed this most beautiful fawn. It had to have been born last night. I called the MN Dept of Natural Resources, … More Nature’s finest

Who’s there

This time of year there is always something to do in the yard. After the initial, early spring clean-up after the snow has melted and mother nature gives us warmer days to work, there is much more work to be done. As plants come up and my oaks, which don’t lose most of their leaves … More Who’s there