Spring slowly flips to summer, as the early plants bloom. The seasons unfold as they should. The milkweed is huge, and I hope we get monarchs this year.
I sit out back and listen to the birds. They'll drop off after nesting season. Things get a little quieter. I have to enjoy them while they sing! It was chilly and with cold northwest winds, I needed a blanket. My toes were warm in the sun. I'm having issues with my tractor, hence the lovely patterns on the lawn.
Phoebe continues to fee their young. It's about two weeks for fledging. I think they hatched May 22/23.
This is from another year, when they were nesting on a shelf.
I just love them: both the horse chestnut tree and the bees on them!
Our cottontail bunnies has disappeared. In their place, a hare. You can see the bat flying about, as well.hairy tails from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
In the predawn, the bats still flit about until bedtime. The birds begin their chorus. I love listening to them. Sound up, if you want to experience dawn!bats & birds from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
Every morning I go through the Reolink videos on Crumbly Acres. We had an unusual guest appearance.hummingbird from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
The millipede was on the lower deck again. I am not sure how much of a coincidence this is. Last time I saw it, it looked to be headed down into Fred's burrow??!!Millipede from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
We didn't see a new fawn last year, as I recall. This is the time of year. This doe seems pregnant.pregnant doe from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
The black-throated Green Warbler has been a hoot. Singing away out the back 40. I've only one photo of it!
Saturday's Critters # 546 <= for more critters visit Eileen's page!
12 comments:
Love the shot of your toes peeking out of the blanket. Lots of activity around your place.
Love seeing (and hearing) your critters. That hummer sure took me by surprise! I have a friend of many years who just died, and her celebration of life will be in July. She loved to sing at our church, so I can imagine it will be a musical service. Another friend is making arrangements for her cremation. She isn't sick, but feels 84 is a year to think seriously of end of life plans.
The pheobes built a gargantuan nest over the side door, which promptly fell down before they used it. Thankfully they moved on to a better location. It seems strange to have use of our porch this year ourselves.
My doe looked hugely pregnant the last time we saw her on the camera. When she popped out of the bushes a couple of days ago she was noticeably slimmer. No sign of the little one(s) yet. I hope it's twins!
Love your critters. I hope this coming week is much, much gentler for you.
Sorry to hear about the death of your client. You have had a rough patch with the bank fraud and now a death...be kind to yourself.
The phoebe nest is precious. I hope you felt well enough to attend the funeral -- I know that means a lot to the family. And in any event, I hope you feel better anyway. You've had a rough haul and maybe tomorrow you can just chill out.
So nice to see all of your critters.
My good wishes.
All the best Jan
The rush will soon be over and everybody will return to the hum drum of ordinary life. No great songs.
Hummingbirds are so beautiful! But it’s hard to get a photo unless they are at a feeder.
There is a lot going on in your life, the good, the bad, and the ugly. It is good to rest your weary legs and enjoy nature, new life, and birdsong. I love the patterns in the lawn, by the way!
Here's to the week ahead!
Wren x
Hari Om
Wishing you have a good day and can share the celebration of life for your client. Having the acres to return to is surely a balm to the spirit. YAM xx
You have life going on at your place!!
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