Backyard Wildlife

[M_D]

man…..seeing that sure makes me believe birds evolve from dinosaurs

 

[Tuna Ball]

Cutest Trailcam photo contestant?

 

[Fourbtgait]

Just now…..

 

[Stonedfish]

 

[Zak]

Right now on my dock. These guys are so big!

 

[Kilchis]

Varied Thrush

 

[the_chemist]

Couple of coyotes in the creek this morning.

 

[Wadin' Boot]

Hawthorne berries are this guy's winter go-to, seen from kitchen window, this guy gets a little picky at times, most of those berries look about the same to me, but about 4/5 gets rejected....

 

[Zak]

 

[Zak]

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Is this a breasted sapsucker?

 

[Tuna Ball]

I've been having to bust up the ice on the stock tank every morning so the deer have water. This guy (Tripod) was ready to ice skate before I got to it.

 

[Jim F.]

No opportunity for a photo (no camera), but watched a pair of Flickers cleaning-out limbs in a big Cottonwood in Daughter's back yard. They stayed busy in the tree for about 2-1/2 hours with an occasional preening break in the sunshine. 12x binoculars made for excellent viewing.

 

[SilverFly]

Been in the new place 3 months and this morning was the first time I've seen deer since I was staking the foundation last spring. Good to see they are getting used to us finally.

 

[tkww]

Is this a breasted sapsucker?

A red-breasted sapsucker, yes.

 

[Zak]

A red-breasted sapsucker, yes.

Thanks!

 

[Salmo_g]

Been in the new place 3 months and this morning was the first time I've seen deer since I was staking the foundation last spring. Good to see they are getting used to us finally.

As you begin landscaping around your house, it won't be long before you come to regard the numerous deer as pests. They're cute, but oh do they love to sample everything you plant!

 

[SilverFly]

As you begin landscaping around your house, it won't be long before you come to regard the numerous deer as pests. They're cute, but oh do they love to sample everything you plant!

Yeah, I'm anticipating issues with raised vegetable beds and other landscaping. Fencing is on the short list of projects and I'm guessing I need taller than 6' to keep them out.

 

[RCF]

Yeah, I'm anticipating issues with raised vegetable beds and other landscaping. Fencing is on the short list of projects and I'm guessing I need taller than 6' to keep them out.

If there are rabbits around, make sure the grid hole size is appropriate too...

 

[SilverFly]

If there are rabbits around, make sure the grid hole size is appropriate too...

The wire mesh I'm looking at has 2×4" openings. That said, I have yet to see a rabbit. Not sure if that's due to being surrounded by thick woods, or the eagles. Squirrels might be the real problem though.

 

[RCF]

The wire mesh I'm looking at has 2×4" openings. That said, I have yet to see a rabbit. Not sure if that's due to being surrounded by thick woods, or the eagles. Squirrels might be the real problem though.

Bunnies can get thru 1"x1" holes. Do not ask why I know...