Wednesday, 24 June 2026

A new burrow!

 Tuesday was our big trip into Ottawa to visit with Joe Brian's urologist. More on that later. 

The miniFreds have opened up a new burrow. Truthfully, Momma Fred (RIP) began it and I filled it in a couple of years ago. They are on burrow #8, right under the wood pile. I've closed up #3, 7 and 6. 


Can you see it?! 


It looks like Big Fred, last year's remaining kit, has retaken the shed burrow (#2). Squirrel #75 seems to visit.


This is the flag garden, nestled in behind the lilac. It was an attempt to video miniFred, who was climbing the skinny elm tree to the right of the flag pole. 

This is the very best spot for munching on milkweed plants! I'll only need a few blossoms to have seeds for next year, I write hopefully!  They seem to be their favourite food.






There seems to be two that always stay together. At least there is often a pair of the 4 kits. They are voracious. Watch as this one climbs the stairs and has full access to the garden. My dippy little fence is useless. 


 

 We've critters on the move in the night. I haven't seen any coyotes in the day time, but they are sniffing around!

 

12 comments:

Anvilcloud said...

Ugh to visiting urologists in Ottawa. I’m free until November.

Kathy G said...

It's a shame the Freds can't learn the difference between your garden plants (which should be off limits) and the greater greenery.

RedPat said...

I hope the little ones avoid the coyotes.

tz_garden said...

Your garden looks so lush and beautiful!

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
LOL... where there's a will there's a way!!! they are the best entertainment... YAM xx

Mary Kirkland said...

The Fred's always make me smile.

Tom said...

...burrows are such a problem at our favorite park, that walking off the paths can be dangerous.

Red said...

I hope the Freds have the smarts to stay away from the coyotes.

Kay said...

Oh wow! You have so much happening in our garden and woods.

DrumMajor said...

The critters love your buffet! Linda in Kansas

eileeninmd said...

I hope the night time critters are just passing through.
I love the daisies. Take care, have a great day!

Jeanie said...

They are so darned cute! I love the graphic of their burrows!