Critters and wildlife in your area - post your pics

[JanS]

Interesting. I've heard that sound before and I think it is some insect but I think where I've heard it was on some nature show.

I need to change one of my guesses on breeds in her DNA thread after hearing that particular bark out of her. LOL

 

[MyBuddy]

Well, my "insect guru" thinks it's a katydid! He told me to google katdydid noises and I think I found a couple that are pretty darn close!

Now that I know it's a harmless insect, I'll let Kali have it next time!

 

[JanS]

They really aren't uncommon but this is the first time I've seen swans around here.

 

[Viemarangelrock]

This tiny little dude in Ibiza...

 

[JanS]

This tiny little dude in Ibiza...

What is it; a baby caiman or gator?

 

[Viemarangelrock]

What is it; a baby caiman or gator?

It’s a wall lizard! They only grow to maximum of 3”.

 

[JanS]

Caught a couple pics of an eagle down on the edge our land when I was going back to work the other day. There were 3 of them in that same tree when I came back home but I didn't have the camera out.

 

[MyBuddy]

O.M.G. I LOVE it!!!!

 

[JanS]

It's been so dark here that it's really hard to get a good photo no matter what you do. With sun and a bigger camera I could have gotten some pretty nice ones.

 

[MyBuddy]

Regardless! LOL l get excited when I see a Redtail hawk here. A bald eagle? Holy cow, I'd just about pass out with excitement!

 

[JanS]

See how scared they are of us?

 

[Tropicalbri's]

This is what we have running around on our property in Roatan. They are Agoutis. The locals call them Watusas. They weigh between 5lbs to 7lbs. They are fruit eaters and the locals actually eat eat these rodents. I worry the twins will chase them down and kill them.

 

[MyBuddy]

See how scared they are of us?
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That's incredible! Do the dogs go nuts at the window? My God, mine would! I guess they might be like our squirrels. The dogs bark like crazy, I let them out and chase them and yet they're still walking close to the house, listening to the dogs bark through the window and giving them the Paw. Until I open the door.

worry the twins will chase them down and kill them.

Because??? Would the locals not like that? I can guarantee that Buddy would chase that down. Probably Kali too!

 

[Tropicalbri's]

Because??? Would the locals not like that?

They wouldn’t have a say about it since we have 4.2 acres with over half being wooded plus hubs put up signs every 30’ that reads private property, guard dogs on duty, call before entering driveway. It’s in Spanish and English. There is 4 strand barbed wire fence around the entire property but we are fencing in one acre for the twins to romp and play without getting lost in the woods. I am hoping with so many Agoutis running around that means less big Boas creeping around.
I don’t want them killing them because they are the size of a chi and would not want them to think they can go after little dogs too.

 

[jazzies mum]

They wouldn’t have a say about it since we have 4.2 acres with over half being wooded plus hubs put up signs every 30’ that reads private property, guard dogs on duty, call before entering driveway. It’s in Spanish and English. There is 4 strand barbed wire fence around the entire property but we are fencing in one acre for the twins to romp and play without getting lost in the woods. I am hoping with so many Agoutis running around that means less big Boas creeping around.
I don’t want them killing them because they are the size of a chi and would not want them to think they can go after little dogs too.

Yes, that is the problem. I made the mistake of allowing Jazz to exercise her legs as a littlun chasing after rabbits and roos. She would only race out after them and come straight back. (I would hide from her if she got out of sight, which kept her aware of distance!) Then, when she was around 13 months, I wasn't paying attention, and she caught and killed a small wallaby. She knew I was most displeased, but her wild side was fully engaged and she would not give it up. No use ranting and raving, so, as we were on a country road with no traffic, I just got in the car and drove off without her. When she finally gave up her kill I stopped the car and let her in to ride home, not saying a word. Since then we have been ultra careful about the wildlife, and an eCollar has proved a wonderful tool. It's the thought that she might chase and kill someones cat that gives me the horrors!

 

[JanS]

Do the dogs go nuts at the window?

Every single time but I took those from the lower level and the dogs were up here. The fox don't care if they're barking or not and they've even been out on the deck going nuts but the fox don't budge at all. I have a video of it somewhere.

 

[HenryZahn]

My friend's dog is not at all scared from the animals!!

 

[jazzies mum]

This afternoon I took Jazz for a walk to a local spot. It is a volcanic hill with the strange name of Policemans Knob, and the only place I know where Rock Wallabies can be found locally. They are quite different from the normal bushland Wallabies and Kangaroos, with hairy feet for grip and protection from hot rocks and a very long and thick tail for balance. They also use their tail as a sort of safety line when they are on a slope.

If you look carefully at the front you can see where the pouch is and that there is probably a very young Joey in there. She is using her tail for extra grip.

 

[Tropicalbri's]

This afternoon I took Jazz for a walk to a local spot. It is a volcanic hill with the strange name of Policemans Knob, and the only place I know where Rock Wallabies can be found locally. They are quite different from the normal bushland Wallabies and Kangaroos, with hairy feet for grip and protection from hot rocks and a very long and thick tail for balance. They also use their tail as a sort of safety line when they are on a slope.View attachment 90084

If you look carefully at the front you can see where the pouch is and that there is probably a very young Joey in there. She is using her tail for extra grip.View attachment 90085

They are so cute!!

 

[jazzies mum]

For comparison to Rock Wallabies I took this pic of one of our bushland wallabies about 20m from home this morning. There are also bigger Wallaroos, Red Kangaroos and a smaller whiptail wallaby.