It is getting easier to discern who’s down at the pond munching on cracked corn these days — the doe or buck. Slow but sure, the velvety antlers are making their way skyward. May 23rd – just stubs, no velvet June 4th – gaining substance on top; velvet covering So here’s my question: Does a … More They’re growing…
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
Well, what an afternoon with Beatrice! She was being so good, staying in her spot until too much noise seemed to spook her. My lawnmower guys came and I told them to keep a wide berth. They kept a very wide berth and Bea did not seem to mind. But then my neighbor started to … More A tense afternoon and delightful evening
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
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
was trying to tell me something. I was sitting at my little desk in the sun porch working on my computer. I keep this little desk where it is because it looks out over the backyard. At one moment I look up and the male is right outside the window directly in front of me, … More I swear this bluebird….
Is there anything more startling beautiful than a crabapple tree in full bloom? Take your pick of colors — red, pink, white — the blooms overtake the tree and turn it into a fairy tale paradise. During the time of bloom, which unfortunately is not long enough, but makes us truly appreciate the splendor, the … More Crabapple trees and honey bees
This Memorial Day weekend offered up beautiful scenes that I was lucky enough to capture on film…well, digital (just doesn’t sound as good). And, it got me thinking. I do not live on a marshland where wildlife abounds naturally. Over the years, I had to create an environment that would attract wildlife. I had the … More My little ecosystem
Who can mistake the brilliance of the Baltimore Oriole! That orange and black is regal. My eye is now trained to watch for a spectrum of magnificent colors that seem to breeze through the yard on a daily basis. But on a tired day — one that just doesn’t want to get up, the orange … More A real stand-out on a gloomy day
Disclaimer: I must apologize for my childish text, but with pictures like these, it seemed appropriate. Yesterday…an unbelievable shock, great as it was! and surprise! Mr. and Mrs. C. Goose with their eight adorable offspring. I’ve never had goslings around the pond this early in the season! After coming inside from a round of landscaping, … More Unbelievable cuteness!!
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