First, we have weather warnings. The critters have adjusted to the snow. At first they were quiet, but they are getting hungry and having to go further afield for food. We may get freezing rain, we shall see.
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I think Labbit is an Eastern Cottontail. She has been popping up all over the place at dusk and in the dark. Since we restrict the cats, and now they don't go out after a brief morning run, I'm not too worried about them getting her. This is from last year.
deer munches lilac stems from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
Caitlin gave me a great little book for Christmas, Scat Finder (1981, revised 2022)! It reminds me of the days when I would say to the girls, "Want to go outside and see deer poop?"
"Sure, Gramma!" and out we'd go! Both critter species poop where ever they are, deer mostly on the deer paths!
It's a great little book (15 cm x 10 cm), which explains what to look for, where to look for it, and how to identify the critter who has passed this way. You can see that the rabbit scat is similar to the deer scat, but rounder!
deer & Labbit from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
bunny from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
Happy trails to you and yours.
11 comments:
...the weather has been strange this year.
Wascally wabbit, as Mr. Fudd would say.
Bunny has found a nice place to live.
That sounds like a wonderful book to receive as a gift.Unusual, but so very useful.
The poop book would have been popular with my kids and grands and when the little greats are a bit older it would make a good present from us! I'll remember it!! Our boys raised rabbits for years and their pellets make really good garden fertilizer (low nitrogen content, doesn't burn like chicken). Not sure about deer ;>).
I would love to go out and see deer poop with you Jenn! ♥
I'm glad Labbit has a warm(er) spot to go. Love the baby bun photo. It's cold in your world!
The critters leave you good stories, Just think what it would be like if you had a keen sense of smell?
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I hope Labbit stay warm and safe, it looks very cold there.
Cute critter photos. Take care, have a great day!
I did chuckle out loud about the scat book - oh the granddaughters know you so well. It took me a while to learn the difference between raccoon & skunk. Mr Man picked up a baby bunny once & was SO amazed to hear it scream. Glad your bunny is still safe.
It sounds exciting to live in a place where you frequently encounter a variety of wildlife!
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