Archive for the ‘Wildlife’ Category

Groundhog Sighting!

Groundhog Sighting!

He certainly wasn’t around because the warm, balmy weather.  We’re in the middle of an ice storm as we speak with temps in the 20’s but while...

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Chunky Squirrels

Chunky Squirrels

I feed the squirrels.  I feed them well.  Maybe too well.  They seem to be a little over weight, but boy are they cute.  I almost forgive them for eating all...

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A Little Bug Porn

We seem to have praying mantis all over the garden this year. When they aren’t chowing down on usually a beneficial bug, they’re getting kinky with...

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Growing Bird Food

I can tell fall will be here soon since the birds have started helping themselves to the seeds. Here is a finch on the purple coneflowers. I haven’t had time...

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Tight Squeeze

I’m surprised that my Clematis heracleifolia attracts so many bees & butterflies because its tight little flowers seem to aggravate the pollinators. ...

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A Garden Cat

Since we’ve been at this house we’ve had garden cat. These cats are wild. Probably dumped by their owners or abused until they run off. They are quiet...

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Kids!

I know there are good kids out there. I have heard stories so I think they exist but yesterday we were visited by three little monsters ages 10, 8 & 3. It was...

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