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!
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!)
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!
12 comments:
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!
...and here it means snow on April 19th!
Too bad the temperature has dipped so much.
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.
Love the crocus and the cute kitty.
It is raining here this morning.
Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.
Crocus and cats -- what could be better!
Too bad about the fawn. i hope that Fred & Barry survive.
Hari OM
Ah yes, spring... Love the cat selfies! YAM xx
How fussy that crow is! I have to wonder: what's its criteria for nestworthy material? It checks and discards most. -Kate
You are such a wonderful interpreter of the animals!
Love the fountain. And of course all the critters you have around you.
I have had mixed results with Wood Duck boxes. I have two right now in perfectly suitable locations - this will be the fourth year since I installed them - and they have not been occupied, even though Wood Ducks have visited the pond. I am still hoping. We visit a wetland over in Perth County where they breed in numbers and have done for years. There it takes place in natural cavities.
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