Monday 19 August 2024

Porcupine and coyote

 That was a rainy weekend! I had to resort to doing some indoor chores. 😏

Lots of pop-up storms went by. Usually I wait and total them, but that has led to forgetfulness on my part!

I've another arthropod laying eggs. On the back of my Muskoka chair. They are the cutest little fuzzy things. This is a photo using the macro lens on my iPhone. 

Back to the normal lens. The poor thing laid eggs for hours, then dropped off the chair to die. 

The arthropod was the highlight of my day! I finished another couple books, in between storms.
Slowly easing back into regular activities, this bush (Weigela), was encroaching on the path. I trimmed it.


The Great Lobelia is looking... um, great?! The bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are all attracted to it. Time to put the bench cushions away. 


In the dark, the porcupine ambles around.
 

 The coyote in the forest:
   

  Both on the frogpond trailcam... Coyote seemed to know that porcupines can be dangerous.

6 comments:

Val Ewing said...

I guess the coyote knows well enough to leave the porcupine alone!
Fun videos!

Barbara Rogers said...

What a strange little critter the arthropod is. And what will you do with all the hatchlings she's laid?

eileeninmd said...

I would like the lobelia, it is pretty! Take care, enjoy your day!

tz_garden said...

A porcupine, that's so cool!

Elephant's Child said...

How I wish we had some rain. Love your visitors.

Jeanie said...

I'd never seen a tree frog until last week. They are so beautiful. Very interesting markings. I love seeing Cinnamon. That made me smile!