Crumbly Acres Critters

 Things are hopping here. Lots of birds and bees. 

Our does still look pregnant. She ambled by, and I realized I had to put up the deer fence. More on that tomorrow!

   

 The fisher went by.

   

 Little, teeny peeper tadpoles!

   

 We have an announcement! We were sitting watching #75, the released rescue squirrel who is slowly coming out for longer and longer periods. We scatter seeds at the base until he moves on or gets the message: 'Go forth!'

We noticed Fred, she was sitting looking away from us. It was unusual. She wasn't facing outwards looking for predators. Look: Winnifred, is a Momma!

 

Saturday's Critters # 596 <= visit more critters at Eileen's blog!

Crumbly Acres is in bloom

Fires are increasing in Canada. This is early, and too soon for it to be so dry. So sad for so many.

Snapshot May 13th

Sunset was interesting. I don't know is I prefer the first or second photo!

I have hummingbird feeders up. Just until the plants are in flower. 

 We took off to find some plants. 

My assistant pushed the cart, I loaded it up!

I've some work to do. I usually leave this too late, and don't find what I'm looking for. We hit two garden centres, and I am a happy woman. 

On the way there, I spotted the Osprey nest, with momma's head poking out. 

There are several Osprey nests along this traffic corridor. It borders on bodies of water where they can fish. They are busy rebuilding nests damaged by winds and storms. Here is another nest building beside highway #43.

On the way back home, you can sort of see the male in the tree:

Of course, I've lots of photos of these birds. It's fun seeing them in the Spring season. After they are nesting, it's most fun watching them glare at me.

Here, hon! I brought you a treat!

I caught Winnifred eating Emily's pansies in 2023. I couldn't figure it out!

I heard something in the garage on Thursday. (Joe was out fetching some dinner.) It was Winnifred. IN THE GARAGE! I've spread my plants around the back, she has a reputation. I went out and lifted them all up onto the railing! The feeders are down, and I have to wash everything off. 

Thing is, Winnifred can climb a fence, I've seen that, but maybe this will dissuade her till they get into pots.  

We continue to watch #75. He is eating the seed Joe puts out. I don't think he has ventured too far. We'll sit out on the back deck and watch him. He doesn't come out too much. It'll take time. That we have!

We've a long weekend. Things get busy around here with people coming to the cottage. We'll hunker down, and I'll finish planting my flowers. 

Crumbly Acres: Winnifred

I have big news. We are releasing an Eastern Gray Squirrel (black morph) this week. We've released raccoons and skunks previously. The videos were fun. This is my post from 2017. AnvilCloud even watched all my videos. That is a high recommendation! I know I post a lot of videos, but it keeps us happy. 

Archive photo, 
Eastern Gray Squirrel (black morph)

In the meantime, 🐣  PHOEBE has two three eggs. This is the first one, May 8th. May 9th another egg. They'll do this every day. She's not sitting on the nest, though. And it is cool. This is why they hatch about the same time, I think. I am watching for the cow bird, who lays eggs in other birds nest.

Ah, Fred! I've had fun watching him with the trailcam.

Do you remember me filling in his hole? I used a long piece of firewood, shoving it in the hole. 

Caitlin suggested we call him/her Winnifred! I told Fred he wins.

 

Fred must have pulled the log into the burrow. 

Winnifred

Since my mother had Fridays off, I recall sitting with her on Friday afternoon, watching RomComs. I've been doing that some afternoons. Joe found me a new series, Recipes for Love & Murder (South Africa). I've really been enjoying it. Cooking and recipes are a big theme. They are heavily committed to including Aboriginal actors, using their native language. It is sensual, as only a close-up cooking show can do. Think of Nigella Lawson! The lead is a Scottish actor, and she is wonderful. These shows feature local musicians, and the scenery is amazing. 

We've also watched Scrublands (AU). It was amazing.