Porcupine and coyote

 That was a rainy weekend! I had to resort to doing some indoor chores. 😏

Lots of pop-up storms went by. Usually I wait and total them, but that has led to forgetfulness on my part!

I've another arthropod laying eggs. On the back of my Muskoka chair. They are the cutest little fuzzy things. This is a photo using the macro lens on my iPhone. 

Back to the normal lens. The poor thing laid eggs for hours, then dropped off the chair to die. 

The arthropod was the highlight of my day! I finished another couple books, in between storms.

Slowly easing back into regular activities, this bush (Weigela), was encroaching on the path. I trimmed it.

The Great Lobelia is looking... um, great?! The bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are all attracted to it. Time to put the bench cushions away. 

In the dark, the porcupine ambles around.
 

 The coyote in the forest:

   

  Both on the frogpond trailcam... Coyote seemed to know that porcupines can be dangerous.

 

coyote and porcupine from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

Bugs, birds, frogs, wasps

My cough is less, thank goodness. So is hubby's. Poor Joe! He fetched me some new library books, popped the bill for my ambulance trip during my COVID bout into the mailbox ($45), and brought us home a cooked turkey breast and potatoes for dinner. (I like turkey, he does not!)

 

My wasp bite isn't so painful. The Benylin helped me. It doesn't look like I've taken Botox to remove my wrinkles anymore! Wise words to remove my ring, but it was too late. I can't get it off on a good day!

I'm a bit worried about gardening now. Dang wasps are desperate for food with the cooler night temperatures. 

My darling daughter sent me a care package! Isn't that sweet?! It was such a delight! 

The tree frogs have mated and the little ones have come all the way up the hill from the wetland, having morphed from tadpole to frog. Can you see it? 

I found another one on the Hydrangea in another garden. They really are adorable! 

And so tiny!

This is an adult who likes to sit one the camera, until the sun comes out and it goes into the shade. It is an older one than the baby on the leaf.

I watched a grasshopper crawl (walk?) all along the deck railing. From one end to the other. They are interesting critters.

 

Popcorn clouds! We ended up with a downpour or two on Sunday. Silly little popcorn clouds. You gather up your stuff, especially library books, roar indoors, and 5 minutes later, sunshine!

Look at this! While other are sneaking zuccinni onto their neighbour's front porch, I just have one!

I thought the bullfrog had gone elsewhere, but found him on the edge of the pond. They eat little frogs, seriously! I imagine I won't have to move the wee ones down to the frog pond this year.

I have lost my touch. I used to be able to catch these by hand. This old fart had to use a net. Ah, the good old days! 

bullfrog from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

The hummingbirds will migrate soon. Our wildflowers are nearing the end of their season. I was on the deck, and tried to capture its image, but they are so fast!

hummingbird Aug 11 from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.

The Great Blue Lobelia, or Blue Cardinal Flower, is another favourite of the hummingbirds! It's a native plant, and has self-seeded. I have tried several times to videotape them at these plants, but they are too quick for me.