Save the turtles
A few weeks ago, the box turtles emerged from their long winter’s nap underground. I found this ornate box turtle not long after it had dragged itself out into the bright spring sunlight. The mud hadn’t yet dried...
Read MoreMonth: April 2010
Bird battles
Posted by admin | Apr 15, 2010 | Birds and Beasts |
This beautiful broad breasted bronze tom turkey lives at a friend’s farm. Once upon a time, I had beautiful toms like this. That was when I only had a couple toms. Now I have a larger flock. The toms have beautiful...
Read MoreA gosling update
Posted by admin | Apr 15, 2010 | Birds and Beasts |
After a couple days in the nest, the adult geese finally decided that the three goslings were strong for a short stroll in the sunshine. It apparently was a momentous occasion. The entire flock participated, except for the...
Read MoreMonday’s aftermath
Posted by admin | Apr 14, 2010 | Birds and Beasts |
I stepped onto the front porch late Tuesday morning and was greeted by five very hopeful doggy faces. Four of the dogs stared at me, then looked pointedly at the empty food dishes scattered around the porch and front sidewalk. ...
Read MoreGoslings!
Posted by admin | Apr 13, 2010 | Birds and Beasts |
Boot Biter Goose and her nesting partner announce the hatching of three goslings. They’re hiding under the parent geese right now. We actually don’t know which goose is the mama. These two have nested together for...
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