Tuesday 28 April 2015

Little lambies, Wood duck report, tree cutting

We're on Day Two of removing dead trees. They are dangerous, and along the walking paths. One branch is on the wood duck box, and we had to remove dead ones to free it up. Unfortunately, the Wood ducks are nesting around the pond earlier than last year. I didn't realize. They don't seem too disturbed as the Wood duck nesting box #1 has 10 eggs or so. I've opened the newest box, and something has been in it, smoothing down the shavings. I wouldn't have opened them, as I figured they were off in the marsh. I'll keep a watch. We had 5 hatch last year.

In the meantime, I'll show you our trip from our drive. Lots of little babies about! I asked hubby to stop, as they were so cute. Dirty little hooves. One was quite interested in a black bird. Then had to go nurse again!

As I was taking photos, the traffic roared by. I'm amazed at the risks people take. I know I preach to the choir, but somebody out there loves you or your victim.
Date stamp: 1:33:02
Date stamp: 1:33:07


So much news to report! Shortly, I'll have to go back out and rev up the lawn tractor and haul in more of our wood. I'll have to have my Wheaties first. Everything aches, but there are no bugs, and it beats a normal exercise work out! It's wonderful getting out into the open air.


8 comments:

Kay L. Davies said...

Did I already say you rock, Jenn? Well, consider it said again. You never fail to amaze me.
Luv, K

Gill - That British Woman said...

you are a busy bee that's for sure. there are some crazy drivers out there that's for sure.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
It's looking cleared and organized... and who can't go "awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww" when the lambies are about?!! YAM xx

Nancy J said...

Wheaties??? I think hash browns, bacon, eggs, tomatoes and more toast, then go get that ride-on-quad bike!!! You are doing so well, and think when you light that fire, the aches and pains will all be gone.

William Kendall said...

Those young ones are so adorable!

Red said...

A little change of scenery does a lot of good. There's too much traffic on a road of that type.

Cloudia said...

How fun to visit you, Jenn



ALOHA from Honolulu,
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Out To Pasture said...

I can relate to the outdoor chore muscle aches after a winter of limited exercise. But it's wonderful to see temps warm enough to work outside again. Looking forward to continued updates on the wood duck box.
Cheers, Florence