Tame TurtleMy 3 yr. old son and I saw this turtle that didn't 'run' or should we say walk away, when we approached it on our morning walk. It seemed to enjoy the attention. Very cute little fella!
Polyphemus MothBeautiful female polyphemus moth. 04/13/20
RoosterWhile playing golf I spotted this rooster. He was once a regular on the course. On my next visit I heard the coyotes got the friendly rooster who greeted all the golfers on the 7th hole.
Snow White Squirrel (UK)I saw this snow white squirrel in a country park next to my house.
Iced Feeder for the HummingbirdsA few years ago when I was changing one of the feeders, I emptied it out to put in fresh sugar water/nectar, and the sugar water was *scalding hot* from the triple digit summer's heat.
Mother Bat and Her PupJuly 1st was a hot/humid day in Wisconsin. I noticed this mother and her pup slept out of the bat house very low to the ground where it was cooler. The pup is tucked behind her body, near her legs, close to the cedar. We have 34 moms in the bat house, it's a maternity colony.
Hummingbird SilhouetteI make my own hummingbird food and every year they come back. We love to sit and watch them feed. They fly right over our heads to get to the feeder. I am amazed how aggressive they can be with each other. They are amazing little birds.
Scotty The GooseMy family and I spend most of our summer here at this beach. We love the view, it is a relaxing place to be. It is located in Gananoque, home of the Thousand Islands. Scotty the goose will come right up and eat from your hand.
Mystery Dove In My Back YardWhen I first spotted this bird, I thought it was a Mourning Dove. Then I realized something was rather strange. It must be some type of pheasant. But no, the way it was walking, the way it was feeding, I decided I was right the first time. It was a dove.
Red Squirrel Snack TimeIf I don't use our stale bread for home-made croutons, I share with our backyard wildlife. And while I'm never too thrilled to see the red squirrels, I couldn't resist snapping a photo of this little bandit. I put the camera up to my binoculars and was able to get lots of great detail.
A Bunny Hide-outTurning over the garden in the spring can bring some surprises. Like a cozy nest of bunnies. After being accidentally disturbed, they were on the run and used this cinder block as a hide-out.
Yoda ToadWhile building a raised bed garden with cinder blocks, we discovered this little fellow trying to blend in with the colors of the block, while at the same time doing his best "Yoda" impersonation. I think he succeeded in both.
Moth HeroI was walking down the street this evening and I saw this helpless beautiful moth walking on the ground. So I leaned down and to my surprise it walked right onto my hand. At my apartment I checked it out. It's poor wings were soaked and it couldn't fly. So I let it stay inside till it could fly and let it back out.
5-Spotted Hawk MothI found this sinister beauty on my front porch bench a few days ago. At first, it was so still that I was afraid it was dead, but when I touched its wing with a piece of paper, it moved. I read on-line that these will make clicking sounds to repel predators, and it might even jump at you.
Underwater Adventure in TahitiOne of my favorite pastimes is snorkeling in our lagoons. You are amazed at the different shapes of coral, the beautiful colors of fish, and the amazing animals that live in our lagoons. I enjoy traveling to Bora Bora because the waters there are so warm and have so many fish, turtles, sharks, and stingrays.
Eastern Box TurtleThe Eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina), is native to the eastern half of the United States. Both the shell, called a carapace, and the skin are brown with orange and yellow spots and splotches to help camouflage it in the leaf litter where it can often be found.
Cute SquirrelI managed to catch this adorable squirrel in my backyard the other day! I like how clear the photograph has come out and you can see the details like its whiskers too! I only wished he had stayed longer and not sprinted off so soon.
Butterfly with Autumn ColorsThis little beauty landed on the railing of a walkway in a local forest area. This was taken in the beginning of November in Nebraska. That year it got to 80 something degrees that day. Most of the leaves were already gone from the trees, but this little guy gave us some fall colors.
Beaver On the RiverWe see lots of geese and ducks on the river, but seeing a beaver is a rare treat. This big guy was out there early this morning eating a branch.
Just Waking Up From My NapRaccoons are nocturnal animals meaning they are active at night and sleep during the day. But where do raccoons sleep during the day? Well I got my answer the other day. I looked up into the tree above my back deck one morning and saw this raccoon lying on a limb.
Hartlaub GullI went to the sea for a short weekend break. On the first day of the weekend, we went for lunch at Sea Gypsy Café, a restaurant on the harbor in Mossel Bay.
Photo: Innovative Waste CompetitionIn Eastbourne, UK, these folks are adding an extra value to waste. All competitors make something useful out of waste materials, that can be juggled for the longest. The juggler wins the first choice of sponsored prizes.
Recycle Cookie ContainersI recently helped a friend clean her kitchen during a surgery recovery. While she was chatting with me, I gathered some cookie and cake containers for recycling. I snagged them for my own use.
Other Uses for CardboardI use cardboard squares, which I cut out of cartons, etc., to put in the corner of the guinea pig cage and also in the ferret cage. These animals usually pick a couple of places to go and go there all the time, making this idea work.
Make Container Covers from Old SocksFor that daughter going to college, and has sorted her socks with the colorful tops. Hope you have saved them. You can slip glass, plastic, or cardboard containers into them for handy organizers.
Cold Sack From Cat Food BagRecycle a small cat food sack into a cold sack. Cat food bags are plastic coated and have multiple layers. Turn them inside out, wash by hand and you have a cold sack that really works great.
Make A Thrifty Recycled Drink ContainerI took a large plastic mayonnaise jar and a bendy soda straw and voila! a car cup. DH drilled the holes in the plastic jar lid since he doesn't like me playing with his power toys.
Put Leftover Ice in House PlantsThis is a little tip for people who like conserving energy and water. When there is ice left in the glasses after a meal, I always pop them altogether and then put that ice into the house plants rather just throw it down the drain.
Time For Hanging Laundry OutsideJump for Joy! Finally! We have been able to hang out some laundry this past week.
Junk Mail Totals 1999Here's the 1999 Junk Mail Totals for our office . . .
