Saturday 10 July 2021

Critters galore!

 The monarch caterpillars continue to hatch on the milkweed. Most of them are tucked under the roof, here. 


You can tell when they are close to their last instar, as the little green poopies are a good size. I could tell this caterpillar was heading downwards, as the poop came out of the top end and bounced off!

Friday, I saw the baby crows in the backyard. This is what I've been hearing since May 30th, they fledged June 30th, but didn't go far. You can see, just like the little birds, these big crows flapping their wings, opening their beaks, and demanding food.

 


We've had some heavy rains. It doesn't phase our lactating doe. Maybe we should name her?She was keen on the clover, so I'm glad I didn't mow it.She was there on and off all day and night. doe in the rain  

   


The coyote is pretty illusive. I had a tough time finding a thumbnail in the video that would show it. The motion is interesting, as it avoids the camera. coyote July 7  

 

They are tough to see in the dark, but it appears Blond Butch is down to 2 kits, if this is her. The third could be nearby. Butch + kits  

  

I put an old pillow down in front of the trailcam. Sometimes the coyotes play. Instead, a bear! Booboo Bear the 2nd. He is a young un', I think. Maybe a year? It's a bit late to see one. Usually, they get kicked out of Momma's territory around May. You can see it is a walking bug magnet.

I fetched the trailcam cards at 10:19, note it was there about an hour before me!  Booboo 2  

  

Visit more critters here:  Saturday's Critters # 395 & 12th Blog Anniversary , congrats to Eileen! 

15 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Hello Jenn,

I am glad you are seeing the Monarch Caterpillars there, great captures.
The bear is a favorite, they are cool to see! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your weekend! PS, thank you for your comment today and on all past visits.

Tom said...

...signs of beautiful things to come.

DeniseinVA said...

I love all the wildlife you have around you. The photos and videos are great!

Rain said...

Booboo Bear 2!!! I loved watching that! We've had heavy rains here too, especially overnight, I'm hoping to see some sunshine tomorrow!

RedPat said...

The bear would intimidate me a bit! ;-)

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
Aw, I love Booboo's pigeon toes! As for the doe - we shall love her and view her and name her Clover!!! Was she stamping at cats? YAM xx

Nancy J said...

Was Booboo sniffing where you had walked? He is a wee fellow, and just as well had gone by the time you walked down again.

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

A bear!! You really are out deep in the woods.

Anvilcloud said...

So pleased about the Monarchs and happy to hear the crows and see the bear.

William Kendall said...

Lots of critters around your place.

Jenn Jilks said...

Yam you are brilliant! Clover it is.

Shiju Sugunan said...

You are surrounded by interesting wildlife. Great pics and video.

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Jenn Jilks said...

This is a common path, @Jean! All the critters go between the wetland and the frogpond. I didn't see it anywhere near the house. Thankfully!

Penelope Notes said...

I watched and listened to the doe in the rain with sheer delight! As well, the fountain or bird bath in the background is amazing.

Jeanie said...

Oh my! How miraculous to be able to see this. And I am such a sucker for deer and I just loved that