That is so cool....he didn't get that big hanging out where he can be seen!
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BGpa
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Yes. I dont let her chase birds or interfere in nests, etc. That humming bird nest at about waist height a year ago she was curious about but listened well to "leave it" and ignored it. Sadly, coyotes or raptors got it, as it was in a vulnerable spot.
But I encourage Bonnies interest, inc on trail, where she is nose to ground tracking or air scent following ...we were hiking in a favorite spot with lots of sniffies including coyote scat everywhere and she was hackles up activated at one point, woofing ready to dive in the bushes...most likely a camper, or coyotes...
But she listened to the recall, without the zap.
She is confident enough to route find down game trails so sometimes I indulge her and indicate go ahead, when she checks in, and follow her lead..
other times I indicate another way and she follows that guidance promptly, too.
Turning out to be a great trail dog.
I have been assured by a much more than I snake savy person that it's northern water snake. Also known as a common water snake. Admittedly I just know enough to avoid areas they like to hang out. But looking at pics I'm satisfied with that answer.
Well, a couple of days ago I happen to see another Wren going into the original house that I had for them! This was the only one I had for a while and they used it all the time. Then I got the little brown one from a friend of mine and when I put them both out, it seemed they preferred the wooden one. Last couple of years I don't think there was even anybody in the white one. But now I see somebody who looks like they're building a nest. Seems a little late in the year but I know the Wren in the other one has been feeding babies in their house. I've seen her come in and out with food in her mouth. So it looks like two different families! That's great. I'm happy they're using them both!
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My friend just sent me a picture of one of these this morning. She is up in Muskoka. I have never seen one in person.
Those and hummingbird moths are some of the coolest out there.
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Wow! Beautiful and great pic!
You are in prime moth territory! Too warm down here for the big ones tho we sometimes find these;
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That's a really pretty one that I don't think I've ever seen before.
I found an older photo I took of a similar moth and they're so 3 dimensional at different angles.
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Not exactly my area...a few miles north.
70# black bear- thats about the size of a dobe...
I'd probly "be that guy" mixing it up if another animal was chewing on my family too, going berserker.
www.breitbart.com
Keep something more lethal than a hatchet handy tho...
70# black bear- thats about the size of a dobe...
I'd probly "be that guy" mixing it up if another animal was chewing on my family too, going berserker.
Couple Injured as They Fight Off Black Bear in Northern California
California got another reminder as to why there is a bruin on its state flag, as a bear attacked a couple outside their home.
www.breitbart.com
Keep something more lethal than a hatchet handy tho...
We have black bears visit, mostly just passing through and just stop at the pond for a drink. Kind of a pain because that usually take out some part of the fence. 
Riley and I walk the perimeter randomly and after storms to make sure the fence is not down.
The original property we bought was just 5 acres and fenced. We have since bought as much of the surrounding property that we could. Not sure if we will ever fence the whole thing.
Riley and I walk the perimeter randomly and after storms to make sure the fence is not down.The original property we bought was just 5 acres and fenced. We have since bought as much of the surrounding property that we could. Not sure if we will ever fence the whole thing.
BGpa
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That one being a juvenile may have been threatened, or unwell. Maybe rabies...
Always avoid mammals acting unnatural, is my rule.
Around here the only vector recorded is bars, so "dont mess with one of those laying on the floor" of the barn is what the kids riding horses were told.
