Firstly, the ducks have been busy!
ducks on pond from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
I've the camera set as the wood duck is on her nest with about a dozen eggs.
I think the male uses a lot of energy keeping the other males away from his mate. That said, the wood ducks have eggs!
You can see that Muskrat likes several paths through the weeds.
I went down May 1st, and spotted the little varmint!
wood duck eggs from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
The lone muskrat! This is the new home of the muskrat. Under the dock.
The Spring Peeper tadpoles have hatched out!
I've spotted it on the pond, first time in April. I wondered what it was up to!
muskrat frog pond from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
The raccoons like the fallen log, although it goes nowhere. In the middle ground, Muskrat goes under the deck.
raccoon & muskrat from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
I enjoyed it, Jen, and watched your videos. It's such a delight, isn't it, those moments in nature. Thanks for capturing them. I find it very beautiful. 🌿🎥😊
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So many critters! I love the duck video, he's got a full time job keeping the other ducks away.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun Jenn! Aloha
ReplyDeleteThose eggs look very cosy. I do enjoy your wildlife. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that the Wood Ducks have eggs. I have never seen a muskrat.
ReplyDeleteLife is really happening over their.
ReplyDeleteYou are in full mating season! Love the nests -- wood ducks are so beautiful! Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteYou have an interesting waterhole in your yard.
ReplyDeleteThey are very conscious of their security and guard their folks.
ReplyDeleteI love the duck poking out of the nesting box!
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