Critters galore!

 The monarch caterpillars continue to hatch on the milkweed. Most of them are tucked under the roof, here. 

You can tell when they are close to their last instar, as the little green poopies are a good size. I could tell this caterpillar was heading downwards, as the poop came out of the top end and bounced off!

Friday, I saw the baby crows in the backyard. This is what I've been hearing since May 30th, they fledged June 30th, but didn't go far. You can see, just like the little birds, these big crows flapping their wings, opening their beaks, and demanding food.

 

We've had some heavy rains. It doesn't phase our lactating doe. Maybe we should name her?She was keen on the clover, so I'm glad I didn't mow it.She was there on and off all day and night. doe in the rain  

   

The coyote is pretty illusive. I had a tough time finding a thumbnail in the video that would show it. The motion is interesting, as it avoids the camera. coyote July 7  

 

They are tough to see in the dark, but it appears Blond Butch is down to 2 kits, if this is her. The third could be nearby. Butch + kits  

  

I put an old pillow down in front of the trailcam. Sometimes the coyotes play. Instead, a bear! Booboo Bear the 2nd. He is a young un', I think. Maybe a year? It's a bit late to see one. Usually, they get kicked out of Momma's territory around May. You can see it is a walking bug magnet.

I fetched the trailcam cards at 10:19, note it was there about an hour before me!  Booboo 2  

  

Visit more critters here:  Saturday's Critters # 395 & 12th Blog Anniversary , congrats to Eileen!