Monday, 9 June 2025

Crumbly Acres Driveway

Firstly, Nutmeg brought me a jumping forest mouse. I let her in the house where she released it. Eventually I put it outdoors. Cinnamon caught one the day before. Mostly they get rodents. 




 I have a great time watching the driveway at night. Truthfully, I haven't put the trailcam here in summer much, as I recall. We've had several visitors. 


First our regular: a deer. I've not seen fawns yet this year.

   

 Next, another regular critter: coyote.

   

 This is rather funny. Bears are curious and the young ones seem to go after the trailcams. This is what he did to it. I could tell a bear had been by, as it was askew.

 

Lookie here! 

   


 I was disappointed he didn't get himself on camera, but here he is on the driveway.
   

 And, an amazing sighting of an illusive critter, a Bobcat! June 5th.

 

17 comments:

Barbara Rogers said...

Wow, you definitely live in the woods...or perhaps they are coming inside to visit you! Just mice, thank you very much dear cats!

RedPat said...

There is a lot of action in your driveway. I wouldn't want to be out there at night.

Anvilcloud said...

That trailcam is serving you very well.

DrumMajor said...

Wow! Everyone is visiting you! Do you carry bear spray to go outside? Linda in Kansas

eileeninmd said...

You have a great variety of critters there, I like the and the deer.
Take care, enjoy your day and have a great week!

tz_garden said...

Oooh, the bobcat is so cool. We've seen the baby bobcats here in the spring at a near by park (large park with trails). The bear has a very relaxed gait, doing what he wants!

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
long legs, that bear - and a little light on them. The acres are teeming with life!!! YAM xx

Nancy J said...

One either very determined or very curious wee bear. Love the Bobcat, they are really so beautiful.

Far Side of Fifty said...

You have lots of animal action!

Elephant's Child said...

Wow. You see (and capture) some amazing critters.

Jeanie said...

That Cinnamon! This is why Lizzie doesn't go out! (That and living in the city!) Not that the mice don't sometimes find a way in. Alas.

DeniseinVA said...

Your videos show the most amazing wildlife. Always enjoy your posts, thanks Jenn :)

Red said...

When I see your camera shots, I wonder what goes across my yard from time to time.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

Who needs to visit a zoo? All they need to do is visit your home. More animals than some zoos have. Loved the bear video.

Mary Kirkland said...

Bear, coyotes and rodents oh my. lol You sure have a plethora of animals come for a visit.

Hadleybull said...

I just found your blog and am so happy I did! I love that you notice the beauty in everything, from tadpoles to bears

MARY G said...

Just raced through your posts and made a promise to myself to come back and savour all the action. But, we had our first fawn today, a fine little one dancing around, poking a curious nose at these green things and bumping mama for a snack. Lovely.