We woke up this morning and noticed a deer in the forest. It was resting. I realized I never had the chance to observe a resting deer, so we did for a good while.
Robin zooming in
Esther preferred observing bears
10 Feet from the Oven
Growth rings from an unusual angle
I found this decomposing piece of a tree from which you could separate all growth rings.
More Crazy Mushrooms
Lion’s Mane, It apparently has many health benefits (Justin found it).
Stinkhorn, if you want to be fancy, use its Latin name: Phallus Impudicus (Shameless Penis). It really does stink, but then again so do the best cheeses.
Protected: Critter Encounters
Gray Squirrel
This guy is getting closer to the house every day, it would probably be on the dining table if the glass door allowed it.
Chipmunk getting ready for Winter
Monarch Caterpillar having a snack
Shrooms
The past few days have been amazing for mushroom of all sorts. The diversity of mushrooms within a few square feet is amazing.
The only one we looked up because it looked so peculiar: American Caesar Amanita.
A day later, same mushroom:
Random Caterpillar
I stumbled upon this little guy climbing with all his might.
