Some assorted birds and wildlife taken either in my backyard or locally.
We have had quite a good year for chipmunks, and they are fearless. This Eastern chipmunk sat a few feet away from me.
Earlier in the summer, a black capped chickadee sat on one of our feeders (top right). At times like this, I wish I had a camera with a good zoom instead of my iPhone 13 mini.
Also earlier this summer, a juvenile Northern cardinal took a rest in another feeder (top right).
Mourning dove on porcupine yard statue.
Rabbit, September 7.
Finally, yesterday, a grey squirrel pole-danced on our feeder pole. It put on quite the show, trying to get to the seed cake right above the triangular thing, which is a baffle designed to keep away squirrels. It doesn't always work, incidentally.
I also took a picture of a turtle where we sometimes exercise walk, but I can't seem to find it at the moment.
I am thankful I have these peaceful moments to enjoy the world around me. Too many people don't have either peaceful moments, or peace.
Tomorrow, why not join me when I join Skywatch Friday and post pictures of the sky?
..few things work when it come to deterring squirrels.
ReplyDeleteI love the chipmunk shot
ReplyDeleteYou have a lovely variety of wildlife. I love the chipmunk, though - so handsome in his stripy fur.
ReplyDeleteThat's fun! Maybe not the rabbit, if it eats your plants. My neighborhood has no squirrels. Zero. Other parts of town do. It's a mystery.
ReplyDeleteWe take so much of the wildlife around us for granted, to the point that we often don't even see them.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to observe your backyard. You know, they make lenses for phones. Let me see if I can find one... I found a bunch on Amazon. Just search lens for cell phone camera. That might make it easier to get close ups. (Just a thought.)
ReplyDeleteYou got some great backyard critter photos!!
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