Sunday, 19 April 2026

Spring means rain!

First, to answer Barb's question: " Will they nest in a tree, or do they need a box?"

They do nest in trees, but I have two nest boxes on the property. People on the lake have installed nest boxes, and taken some of my customers! That's okay, I've lots of photos and we want them to survive.


 Friday was an amazing day. I got so much done outside after days of cool, cold, and intermittent or heavy rains!

#75 was soaked!


The coyotes took down a fawn. The crows are gathering its fur from time-to-time. They don't like me watching them. Clever birds.



I'm keeping an eye on Barry Beaver's work. The water is high, which bodes well for his lodges and wetland protection.
Our heavy rains means Barry Beaver has a safe place to hide, in the wetland.


Aren't they precious?!




I managed to get the water fountain going. It's a miracle. It may be too early, with an overnight low of -4 ℃, but if it keep moving that'll keep it going. When I unwrapped it, it was full of snow water. I shall have to remember to cover it a little better next winter. (Non-mental note!)


I was ready for a shower and jammies after!

11 comments:

Barbara Rogers said...

Wonderful to have fountain in it's summertime action. Such a sweet kitty to stretch out to help you relax. See, mum, this is how to do it!

Tom said...

...and here it means snow on April 19th!

Anvilcloud said...

Too bad the temperature has dipped so much.

Shug said...

Jenn...I love everything about this post...I am guessing that you WERE pretty exhausted after a full day of work. Looking great around your place... 😢 I am sad about the fawn though... Have a wonderful day.

eileeninmd said...

Love the crocus and the cute kitty.
It is raining here this morning.
Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.

Jeanie said...

Crocus and cats -- what could be better!

RedPat said...

Too bad about the fawn. i hope that Fred & Barry survive.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
Ah yes, spring... Love the cat selfies! YAM xx

Blondi Blathers said...

How fussy that crow is! I have to wonder: what's its criteria for nestworthy material? It checks and discards most. -Kate

Cloudia said...

You are such a wonderful interpreter of the animals!

Mary Kirkland said...

Love the fountain. And of course all the critters you have around you.