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Inspired by Dogs & Nature
My patio pond is a repurposed poly stock tank. It’s 8 foot across at the top, and tapers a bit to the bottom to about 7 foot, and it’s about 31″ deep. That’s about 725 gallons of water. Here are the goldfish that thrive… Continue Reading “The Pond Frog”
Illinois’s 2024 white-tailed deer population was estimated at 730,000. That represented a significant increase from the 690,000 deer recorded, and reflected a broader upward trend — the population has grown by approximately 90,000 deer since 2021 after remaining relatively steady for eight years prior. In… Continue Reading “Dear Deer”
These photos are of Tree Swallows in House “T” on the far East side of our property. This location has been used by Tree Swallows for several years in a row. I think they approve of the wide open spaces – with very few… Continue Reading “Honey, I’m Home”
This Indigo Bunting was snacking on some grass seed alongside the pond. What a beautiful bird.
It was very late in what had been a very overcast day. However the radar suggested that the clouds were about to pass. So, I went out to check out what was happening around the property. This pair of Eastern Bluebirds is feeding chicks.… Continue Reading “Bluebirds in House D2”
Typically, birds that migrate into our area for the breeding season, arrive in really nice condition. They have had several months to recover from last season’s reproduction stress. However, this Brown Thrasher looks more like a bird at the end of Autumn, not early… Continue Reading “Rough Travel?”
Here’s a pair of Eastern House Wrens setting up house in the same location that wrens reared two broods, last year. I suspect it’s the same pair.
For several years I heard the song of the Yellow Breasted Chat when I was around our pond. But, I never got a glimpse of the bird. Last year, for the first time, I was able to film a Chat. Earlier this week, I… Continue Reading “The Yellow Breasted Chat”
Finally, we had a break in the cold, rainy weather and I took the opportunity to drive around the farm to see what’s going on! I was treated with a variety of birds. I was disappointed that none of my shots helped me fully… Continue Reading “A Wonderful Day”
Although it wasn’t what we had originally planned, my chickens quickly become FULLY free-range when I decided that the risk of hawks nabbing one was lower than my desire to give them a fully enriched life. I must say, I really have enjoyed watching… Continue Reading “I Love My Chickens – But I Love Plants, Too”
