The day was hot and they were exited to find several logs oozing sap. Their diligently staying on the sapwood made it clear sap is what they were after. I left them a few logs I’ll pick up later.
Argiope Aurantia
Never seen one of these before but it turns out it lives in every U.S. state.
Ursine Visitor
We often have signs, rarely sightings. This guy’s been bold. Esther shooed it (from the house) with great vehemence.
Blue Jays in Force
An interesting thing about the birdfeeder is how birds species time share on it. Blue Jays, when they descend on it, will take over all the surrounding trees. Several dozens of them raiding the feeder for 20 minutes. None of them were there before, none left after. They act as a group, are punctual, and expedient.
Thanksgiving Chickens
Ruffed Grouse
In the Summer of 2014, when we took possession of our land, there were so many ruffed grouses thumping away that it sounded like old tractors were starting constantly. We were in fact puzzled for a long time as to what the sound was. We haven’t heard them since, and we never really saw them either. Until a few days ago, when we heard one, and then saw a female next to the house, and then a male in the forest. I can only hope it means they are back for good.
Chipmunk
Rabbit
Porquepic
We found this guy deep in the woods on a new trail we’re making. Good climber!
Little by little
he ventures out in the woods by himself a bit further every day
