Deer and coyotes, Woody Woodpecker the Cardinal

 I am having trouble typing. When I type I try to type I hit a key beside it at the same time. It's my own fault for putting the bandaid on this way! I decorated it, for some reason, then thought of those pussy hats they knitted during protests. I played with Graphic Converter!

Barb had a good question, I cut my finger with a steak knife. I managed to get gas on it, from refilling the snowblower. Then blood, I thought, but it was just spaghetti sauce! 

Yes, I have time on my hands. It really is enervating trying to type comments, however. I'm keeping my comments short, as it is so frustrating. I manage to hit caps lock, as well. 

Woody Woodpecker, the cardinal, lands on the railing and taps at himself. He also poops on the railing, which isn't fun. This behaviour will increase as nesting season begins. 

 

cardinal from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

I am still working on the front door window. I've come up with Plan C, or D?! The square dots don't work, even with the tape on top of it. I removed the tape, which didn't dissuade him at all, and put on the contact paper. 

I had another idea, and sent my personal assistant in for contact paper. JB tested it out for me! It seemed fine, easy to apply, although I'm not good at making it straight or flat. I was awake at midnight, went to the door to see if it was raining yet, and realized that I couldn't out unless I was standing on my tiptoes. I cut off a piece and put it on the bottom. I only heard Woody Woodpecker, the cardinal once afterwards. 

Nope!

Walkies in the sunshine are wonderful.

She is having a rest, Feb. 12!

deer in the wetland from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

We've not had more than 3 coyotes at a time.

3 coyotes from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

Soon this will all melt!

4 wetland deer from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

Saturday's Critters

My grandies name the critters these days. I post a photo, and ask for suggestions. 

Our weather has been variable, this morning it is -9 C., and things are sparkly. We've had snow, then rain, melting the snow. The trailcams show me when it snows, sometimes triggering the cameras. The critters tend not to go out in the rain, though.

 Chad coyote is first up. This is a nice, healthy one. 

This Chad coyote is afraid of the trailcam light.

The pumpkins haven't been as yummy as they were. I have my suspicions. Gerald, our slightly older buck. He could be three years old. Their antlers grow new tines with time.

Carl is the younger one. He could be two years old.

We had three coyotes at once. The triplets are back. The one pooped, scraped up debris and scared off his buddy. His other buddy had a possessive pee. Ah, nature in the raw!

 

 We had 4 coyotes 4 months ago, they are back! I had a surprise. There were four coyotes again this time. The 4th seems an outsider, not part of the tribe. Maybe he is the one, above, that is afraid of the trailcam light. They sure were inspecting the coyote poop!

 

Thanks to Eileen for hosting! Saturday's Critters # 416