Possible Bird Nest - Maybe Owl?

This nest is near the owl tree at the end of Bowthorpe.

 

Snowdrops in the Preserve

These snowdrops are in my 'sample' bed by Schmitz entrance.

 

Pond Today

No waterfowl on the pond today. 

 

Five Deer

Five deer at the Walton's today.

 

Deer

Two deer in the preserve this morning.

Shortly after I took these pictures Phil and Joan saw 9 deer in the Walton's field.

Pussy Willow Bush

It is just starting to bud out. 

White Legged Deer

The white legs on the deer caught my attention. 

 

Deer Sighting

After a day of rain I went for a walk at dusk.

I was surprised to see this doe. 

Great Horned Owl

I was thrilled to hear a great horned owl at 7am from my patio. 

Heard it again middle of January. 

 

Five Deer

Another lucky day to go for a walk.

The family of five!

 

First Robin of 2023

 

Ovation Pond

Pond finally has water.

No rain in November so this pond was dry.

No birds, no waterfowl, very disappointing. 

Eagle Nest at Nisqually

Large eagle's nest.

Located at drop pin.

Next to McAlister Creek. 

Bumblebees

How to keep Bumblebees coming back. 

 

Bald-faced Hornet's Nest

This is the hornet's nest last summer.

Bald-faced hornets on the nest. 

These honeycombs are in a spiral shape.

The two parts of the nest.

Paper cover on outside fell off, then comb fell.

This nest was behind the bench still intact in December.

Phil and Joan cutting it down.  

Birds Drilling Nesting Holes

Shavings from nuthatch drilling holes in tree below. 

Freshly drilled holes.

Saw a woodpecker last week pecking on this tall stump.

Several fresh holes here.

Douglas Squirrel

Watched this cute little Douglas squirrel playing on the logs at Slocum's. 

Squirrel Visits

This squirrel visits often to enjoy the sunflower seeds.

Squirrel on the Sunflowers

This squirrel climbs into this sunflower plant.

It has been here a couple of days.

Hawk in the Preserve

I saw this hawk stalking a small squirrel up and down this tree.

The squirrel stayed just out of reach and the hawk finally left. 

More Fall Colors in the Preserve

Love the fall colors with the deep blue sky. 

 

Deer

Five deer crossed the sidewalk at the Villages and went up this hill. 

Flock of Goldfinches on the Flower Seeds.

This was so much fun to watch. 

 

Birds Eating Liatris Seeds

I love seeing birds on these flower seeds. 

Leaves are Starting to Turn Colors.

Two maples out front are red. 

Most are still green.

In the preserve, color has started.

Burrowing Under the Shed

 

We don't know what is burrowing under the shed. 

We blocked the holes but no sign of more digging. 

Goldfinches on my Sunflowers

I love to see the goldfinches checking out the sunflowers.  

Wasp Nest in the Preserve

This nest is beautiful.

Wasps going in an out.