Twin fawns hiding in the garden
I spotted four oversized ears and two white-spotted bodies, twin fawns hidden by their mother in the raised bed by the driveway. … Read More
Screech owl family – more pics!
May 14, 2018 The owl channel is playing 24/7 in our garden as the screech owl chicks grow more active. They are close to fledging, I think, and Mama and Papa Owl are kept busy night after night, bringing them … Read More
Meet Lucy, the red-headed screech owl
March 26, 2018 The female screech owl nesting in our owl box is a rufous, or red-feathered, owl. She gives me some funny looks when she hangs out in the doorway, and I’ve named her Lucy. Desi, her mate, hangs … Read More
Snake in the garden: Danger noodle or welcome predator?
March 01, 2018 Am I the only one who finds snakes rather fascinating, even charming, particularly if the scaly visitor is small and harmless? For every gardener who goes pale over a slithery shape in the grass, surely there are … Read More