Fox

On March 25, 2021 By CarynIn Wildlife

We’ve been seeing some fox on our trail cam this spring! The pictures are blurry, but the beastie is quite clearly not a cat or coyote. Probably a gray fox, as they are common ‘round here.

Possible gray fox captured on the trail cam

Wasp nest

On February 7, 2021February 1, 2021 By CarynIn Coop, Wildlife

A wasp nest in the coop that I sprayed a year ago finally fell down into the runs. I left it up because I read that if there is a nest, other wasps will avoid the area. Apparently people make all sorts of fake nests to psych out the wasps (yes, there are even crocheted decoys!) I just left the fumigated nest in place. We’ll see if I get new inhabitants this spring.

Bolder Squirrel

On January 22, 2021January 19, 2021 By CarynIn Wildlife

One of the yard squirrels came up to the window to tell me the feeder was empty. Bold. The dogs didn’t see her (him?), they were at the other window.

Squirrel looking through the window for food

Bold squirrel

On January 15, 2021January 11, 2021 By CarynIn dog, Wildlife

I think the local squirrels enjoy antagonizing the dog. Or it was trying to get attention because the feeder was empty. Still, the squirrel has some brass.

Squirrel on the ground with Griffin watching

Asian Lady Beetle

On December 6, 2020 By CarynIn Wildlife

We usually have to buy a kit to see beetle metamorphosis, but an Asian Lady Beetle pupated on the fence gate and when it emerged, stayed on the fence. Yes, I know the Asian Lady Beetles are an invasive species, but it was still neat to see the transformation not under glass.