Freds on the move

We enjoy watching Fred. They are so funny. May 31st: 

I thought the Fred's had settled in under the lower deck. I believe she is acquainting them to her other burrows. Now, I realize that they are virtually weaned, although they still beg. This was May 31st, the last time they were together as a group. I thought.

 

I moved the camera there. There was some fun action. Did you know groundhogs can climb a tree?

Fred on moving day <= in 2025 she moved them June 7th. This year she is a week earlier. 

The big event. Fred Groundhog was having terrible worries. I thought it a coyote or fox, but I think she was reacting to Butch Raccoon. 

I could tell, as two cats were sitting on the table looking out into the yard. Yes, we've only one rule, stay off counters and the table. Fat lot of good that does. 🤷

They were at the lower deck burrow for only a day.

  

Noticing Momma Fred going towards the gully Monday, I wondered what was up to. She didn't reappear until the end of the day, looking very concerned at the shed. I couldn't see any kits. She was sitting here whistling at a potential predator. Hard to know who or what. 

The cats were VERY concerned.

I don't think raccoons kill groundhogs, groundhog teeth and claws are too powerful. I know raccoons scavenge dead stuff, though.  

I could hear her whistling at the shed, burrow #2. Next she was whistling at burrow #4.

I donned a hoodie and long pants, and followed the sound. Sure enough, Momma Fred was at burrow #4. It is just off the septic bed. 

There was more commotion, and I realized it was only Butch Raccoon coming back. Tuesday morning Momma was over near the water fountain eating. I'll have to move the trailcam again. 

Two All of the 5 phoebes have fledged as of yesterday. 

Barry has disappeared for deeper water. The wetland is drying up. I wish I had a drone to explore. 

Joe Brian had his PSA test Wednesday. They actually had butterfly needles, and it only took one hand. His numbers haven't changed since Nov., 2017. This is good. The prostate cancer is still there, but not increasing.