Backyard Wildlife

One year, I was able to catch three raccoons at the pond while the arrowleaf balsamroot was in full bloom,

I appreciate the low-pro correction on the plant ID, thank you. Without blooms it was hard to tell from the pic and I assumed the area is wetter overall than it must be.
 
After a big meal yesterday my new pet needs to loose the old clothes for a larger size.
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Looks like the mantis caught a spruce moth for supper last night.
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The boys have been over and watching nature this week too.
 

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They do!

Personally, I've had better results with the Victor scissor-type traps you bury, but they are a pain in the butt to set and bury. I have three of these Gopher Hawk traps, and when I see mole hills appear, I can set all three in less than 5 minutes. Poke a hole, set the trap, insert it into the hole you poked, and go inside and have a beer. Simple.

I don't want to turn this into a "How to Eliminate Backyard Wildlife" thread. Back to the cooler praying mantis posts.
 

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