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Monday, 20 February 2023

Porcupette, deer and a drawing

Working on the wood duck nesting box repairs, going back to the garage, I looked up. They are such interesting creatures. This one was up a tree near where I was working on the nesting box. Can you see the small, round shape?! I am always happy when our critters reproduce. It show that our habitat is suitable. 



I said goodbye, and headed back to put away my tools in the garage.


Porcupette from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

I first spotted Charlie, the porcupette, in October:

baby porcupine from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

The photos aren't great, with the cloudy day. I love watching them. Here are photos from another season! I found a dead one, and was fascinated with their claws that hold them up in trees blowing in the wind.




We had 18 deer Sunday morning. Except for Clover, whom I met in the forest, they all disappear in the day.




18 deer from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.


I used 'sky blue' to colour the sky, but it didn't scan well, you can only see it at the top. I tried adding colour with Graphic Converter.  (We need colour these days.) Which do you prefer?!

I was inspired by Hodge Podge Craft's free meadow embroidery pattern. I don't think I have the patience to embroider right now. Jocelyn, ever the crafty woman, posted the information and I went with it! Many crafters, artists, and artisans inspire me. Thank you, all. 

13 comments:

  1. ..in the Adirondacks, many porcupines never make it across the road.

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  2. Well, the camera of course didn't see your sky blue...so I like the second one. Really love the bee!

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  3. Hari OM
    Oh, new word learned today - procupette! So cute, so the name had to suit, right?

    I like both images; the first tends to accentuate the flowers, the second gives a vista and draws greater attention to the bee... YAM xx

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  4. I didn't know what a baby porcupine was called. Thanks for the education this morning.

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  5. What a hoot, I downloaded the same pattern, after seeing the link at Jocelyn's blog !!!!! I think I will embroider it, my drawing skills are non existent. I like the top version without too much blue sky. You still have a lot of snow, there is a cold snap coming to NZ, and snow in the far south is predicted.

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  6. I like the one with the blue sky -- and what a great idea, both versions, the way you used that pattern. Porcupines really are interesting creatures. Do you put out salt? I've always heard that they need a lot of that. Probably an old wives tale (but that's what I am, so I'll believe it ;>)

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  7. What a fascinating creature, we don't have them here in the UK. I didn't realise that they climb trees.
    I prefer the picture without the blue.

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  8. I didn't know porcupines got up in trees! I think it's stuck like a cat too high in a tree. Thanks for educating us with your videos. They look like cute balls of fur. Bet they're a little cranky though. I like your top drawing best. Linda in Kansas

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  9. You see a lot of wonderful wildlife in your area. That porcupine is really something. I liked the first drawing of flowers best but both are pretty.

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  10. Porcupines get a bad press. they are interesting critters.

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  11. Great photo of the porcupine foot and claws!

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  12. I've never heard the word porcupette before. Fun! Another animal I never see here.

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