I went outside to check the trailcams and spotted a little garter snake! So cute...
JB went walkies with the girls at Stewart Park in town. They spotted a snapping turtle.
On the trailcam, I found Chad coyote. (The grandies named them Chad!) They really don't like the trailcam light in the dark, and are wary. chad coyote
I wasn't sure the species, as I couldn't see them through the foggy lens. Coming back to the house, I sat down with the video and the BirdNET app, and it identified them for me. Of course.
I've counted 7 frogs in it this week. As the wetland dries up they look for new habitat.
I've let the weeds grow in the backyard. The thistle is coming along. A lot of critters like it. bugs on thistle
Then, of course, the monarchs on the thistle . They feed on lots of different flowers, but only lay their eggs on milkweed.
For more critters, visit: Saturday's Critters # 400. Eileen has hosted 400 now.
Hello Jenn,
ReplyDeleteNeat sightings of the Garter Snake and Snapping Turtle. The trailcam images are cool of the Coyote and the bird songs. The Great-crested Flycatcher is one of my favorite. I think they are pretty birds. Love the frog and pond photos.
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Photography has been a challenge as the lens keeps fogging up, at least it wasn’t my eyesight!
ReplyDeleteThe critters keep on critttering in the heat.
ReplyDelete...I love your Monarch.
ReplyDeleteThis post reminded me that Mike would have also referred to a gartr snake as "cute." When he was in second or third grade he took one into school as a gift for his teacher -- a seriously well-intentioned gift that did not work out so well!
ReplyDeleteHari Om
ReplyDeleteThere are no weeds. Only wildflowers that got lost on their way to the forest! Thankfully, they provide a haven for fellow travellers. YAM xx
Interesting sightings, nice post again!
ReplyDeleteMy latest post:
https://craniumbolts.blogspot.com/2021/08/yet-another-birding-trip-to-saul-kere.html
The coyote moves quickly.
ReplyDeleteThat snapping turtle looks like somethings to avoid! Have a good weekend and thanks for sharing these videos!
ReplyDeleteThe snapper looks quite fierce!
ReplyDeleteNice findings: snake, turtle,coyote, flycatcher, monarch...
ReplyDeleteDo Canadian turtles have fatter limbs and dinosaur tails? He looks dangerous! Kansas turtles are skinny. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteHello garter snake 🐍
ReplyDeleteWe don't have milkweeds in Hawaii. Monarchs used to only lay their eggs on crown flower trees. However, we don't seem to have many monarchs anymore. I used to see them all the time. It's sad.
ReplyDeleteI'm always curious enough to play all your videos. Nice to see a Monarch.
ReplyDeleteThat flycatcher is gorgeous but I'll pass on the snake, please!
ReplyDeletehow cool to see the frog taking a shower. :) I would have loved that.
ReplyDeleteTeh snake seem to be a beautiful one. I guess it has no venom :)
Love the waterlilies. We did not have many in my area this season so, I miss them.