The trailcam and more signs of spring

Holy smokes. This is unusual weather. Climate Change vs. weather, who knows? Smart asses continue to call it "Global Warming", but scientists have disabused thoughtful citizens from this notion.

I recovered the photos from the trailcam. On the way, I spotted some interesting tracks. Mine are in the middle, but the coyote tracks showed a strange pattern. They approached the path, then abruptly went in the other direction.


The trailcam photos explain why. The light scared him!


The poor deer are looking a bit scruffy. They do fight!


Out the front window, a regular visitor. You'll see we still have snow.

I took myself down to the wetland. I had friends! There were two deer watching me. These are photos with the videocamera, they aren't great. But I like to take my faithful readers along the way.

When the sun shines under the shelter of the trees, it cuddles the heat. You can see it beginning to melt. The snow is soft, after it warms up from the sun. The forest walking is much easier. I haven't been to our third lot until today. It's been frozen snow, and treacherous walking.


I looked more closely, and the water levels have gone down a great deal. The ice stays frozen on top. It's tricky walking for critters.



Last night, I noticed the deer looking off in the forest. I couldn't see a predator, but I did notice Butch raccoon, as I suspected. The poor thing has a sore leg. I threw some peanuts under the bird feeder for it. She came around to the front and got some food.
Butch raccoon from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.