Saturday 1 April 2023

Saturday's Critters

Welcome to Saturday's Critters. Thanks to Eileen who faithfully hosts! Saturday's Critters # 485


We had snowfall Wednesday late afternoon. This predates it, but with the new snow it is more timely. Saturday morning, we've a ton of rain. Merry April!

 

frontyard deer from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

Butch is really awake.

Butch & co. from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

Pileated woodpeckers are amazing birds!


Here she was, right outside the window.

pileated woodpecker from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

Cinnamon was watching the deer.
 

cinnamon & the deer from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

Cardinal

I finally figured out that he is trying to attack a rival, his image in the shed window. He does this on the front window, too, and grabs the cats' attention. They are very territorial now, leading up to nesting season.

cardinal from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

18 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Hello jenn,

Great critter photos and videos. I love the deer, always a pretty sight to see. The Pileated Woodpecker is a favorite too. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

Tom said...

...Pileated woodpeckers are indeed amazing birds. They can tear a tree apart.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
Actually, Jenn, I rather think that Cardinal is catching insects; I see birds here doing this all the time and even have had some at my own window sill. It is not the glass they are going at, but the corners where the wee bugs and spiders nestle. Cardinals do supplement their diet this way for breeding, I believe. YAM xx

Anvilcloud said...

I will say, Happy April, but it sure looks sad outside this morning.

RedPat said...

So many deer. They sure are lucky to have you two there for them.

Divers and Sundry said...

I've only ever seen photos of that kind of woodpecker. You got great shots!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I can't imagine seeing that many deer at one time. You new banner is gorgeous with the sun shining through!

Barbara Rogers said...

Wonderful vid of the Pileated Woodpecker. I'd jump out of my skin to be that close to one! Deer are so wonderful to see, and your food is helping them survive at this lean time of year.

Judy Biggerstaff said...

Nice pics. Love seeing the pileated woodpecker. I rarely see him up close like your pic.

Elephant's Child said...

How I love your critters - which are so very different to any I see here. Thank you.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Love the video of the skittish deer and the cardinal. Just wonderful critters in your world.

Mae Travels said...

Wonderful shots of Woody!

best… mae

Lowcarb team member said...

Happy April to you.

A lovely selection of Saturday critters.

Have a great weekend.

All the best Jan

Ontario Wanderer said...

Love the Pileated Woodpecker. We have some around but seldom see them let alone photograph them.

William Kendall said...

You wonder what Cinnamon thinks of deer.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

One of the most joyful sounds of my day is the male cardinal who sings at the top of the birch in the backyard. It is wonderful!!

Jenn Jilks said...

Don't think so, YAM! The insects weren't out that day.
He's been doing this in the front window for a few weeks, too. No bugs there. It scares the cats!

Cloudia said...

How beautiful!