Tag Archives: Javelina

Summer is Over

Posted on November 15, 2018 by judilyn

It’s an addiction, I know.  I can’t help myself.  My cameras seem to have minds of their own, and one of them always seems at the ready to jump into my hands at the slightest provocation. I had gone out … Continue reading →

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Javelina Upheaval

Posted on July 7, 2018 by judilyn

WORDPRESS refuses to let me put spaces between paragraphs today.  Grrr!          According to the time stamp on the photos that the critter cam provided, it took these javelinas about a New York minute to get the pond out of … Continue reading →

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The Pig Snuffle

Posted on October 16, 2015 by judilyn

A storm is coming across from the mountains and a pair of young collared javelina are scarfing up the fallen acorns beneath one of our oak trees. They were unperturbed by the shining of the flashlight held by my able … Continue reading →

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A Fungus Among Us

Posted on August 20, 2013 by judilyn

At first, when it was much smaller, we thought this was a present from the javelina that frequent this area under the oak tree. They are quite fond of the acorns that litter the ground at certain times of the … Continue reading →

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Deer Food

Posted on May 30, 2013 by judilyn

When I look up from my computer, this is what I see – almost exactly this angle! Why have I called this post “Deer Food”? Well, because that’s what those white blossoms are. The plant is called a Sotol, and … Continue reading →

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Tiny Pig Feet

Posted on February 17, 2013 by judilyn

Believe it or not, that massive body is held up quite admirably by these tiny little feeters! When the herd passes by, it sounds like a herd of tiny horses – they actually make a clopping sound. Not exactly a … Continue reading →

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Baby Javelina

Posted on February 16, 2013 by judilyn

As the thin layer of snow melted away, we were surprised to see a herd of about six javelina out seeking acorns during the day – very unusual. They usually appear just about the time it gets darkish, so they … Continue reading →

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