Saturday's Critters

 The back deck has been the safest place to be for me! The bugs don't like the overhang. It's the coolest, in the shade. That said, I do have to garden and visit trailcams.

Meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe said on CBC's The National ticks are  'crawling bags of pathogens.' 

There was one turkey just sitting there in the grass! It didn't want its picture taken and took off. I'd be happier with a flock. They eat ticks! 

In the pine tree, the vireo nest is popping. This is one I found in winter, just to show you the size.

Red-eyed Vireo watches from a nearby tree.

Cinnamon loves this spot. It has been so hot, the air conditioner was on, but 'if I fits, I sits!'

 

After I reported the June 26th encounter with the fox (on yesterday's post), Fred and one Fredlet popped out of the woods after two days. Either the third miniFred has found a new burrow, or fox got him. She had 4 kits, and this one seems inclined to cling to Momma. 

I had fun bear watching!

   

 I think there are two! A young one and a mature one.

 

Saturday's Critters # 602 <= visit Eileen's collection here.

Crumbly Acres is full of song!

 Big news about the Phoebe brood, all are gone as of Saturday afternoon. 

Non-mental note: a Veery was singing at the top of his lungs, and some birds are laying another brood.

I happened upon a Red-eyed vireo nest!

They weave in strips of birch bark. I scared the little thing, but she flew up in surprise as well!

I often encounter them around here.

There is more fun. The House Wren is back! They like the Bluebird nest box. 

The songs are wonderful.