Saturday's Critters: more Freds

The siren seems to work to keep Fred out of the front garden. Maybe! For now. Plus extra barriers. 

 The big news is that Fred has given birth to FOUR kits again. We've only seen three at a time so far. Last year she had 4, as well. This is my first photo of the four plus Momma Fred. It was taken through the window, and a bit fuzzy. At first they were really spooked by seeing us on the deck. 

Eventually, they were content to let me take photos without hurtling themselves down the burrow hole. 

It is interesting seeing their personalities. One ventured further than the others. Which may be dangerous. The coyotes haven't been around so far. They will figure it out, I am sure.

One wanders off! There is always one that leads the pack! They are like toddlers who wander a bit away from mom, then come rushing back to safety.

If you want to see a precious family, watch this video! The kits are hoping for food or attention. They are eating grass around the burrow opening. 

Fred is continuing to wander to the lower deck. The kits watch her from the shed. 

I checked out the wood pile and one log fell off, and the while pile was leaning. I shoved it back up somewhat. For now. I think they've been climbing up there! There is a 2nd burrow entrance in the middle foreground.

I found a dock spider in there. I left it alone. Eat those bugs!

We had a massive wind storm come through. Our power went out around 2 a.m. but we were back up shortly. Still thousands without power this morning. 

A beautiful day!

 Off we went to Carleton Place. I had an appointment for a haircut. Before and after! Yes, I know. Not much of a change! 

Their water fountain is looking good.

There is an old quarry on the grounds. Often there are birds in it.

From there we went to lunch. It is a nice, enclosed porch. Sadly, for us, there was a noisy group of senior men we had to move from the other end of the room. Joe took out his hearing aids, and that helped. The guys nearest us were dropping F* Bombs, happily Joe Brian couldn't hear them. 😏

They are known for their fish and chips. I should have stuck to that. I think all the protein is deep fried. I took half home for dinner the next night. The pasta was over cooked.

We took a drive around the area. It was a beautiful, sunny day. 

While the restaurant overlooks the lake, we drove into a couple of these developments that aren't on the water. Joe Brian thought they'd run about a million apiece. Yeppers! They are pricey!

 

You can tell by the size of the lots. It's close to the highway and commuting distance into Ottawa. The lots are enormous by today's standards.

One can see how the older homes have trees and gardens.

From there we drove to see the water. Rideau Canal, Beveridges Locks. It was a nice walkabout.

Crumbly Acres critters

I was happy to get out and do the grass! Everything is coming up green. 

The swallowtails and lilacs have a lovely relationship. If I can get a chance to sit down, I can see lots of birds and bees visiting this lovely bush. 

My Cinnamon fetched dinner, he prefers voles (meadow mice). 

Coyotes come and go, talking of Michelangelo!

Porcupines also come and go. This one doesn't 'go' as much as marks the little plants! I presume it is the same one.

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Hanging out, catching up on Barry Beaver's work, I found some Veery singing lustily. Volume up! 

I'll leave you with hope. Hope for the future.