Tag Archives: Squirrel

The Apricot and The Lawrence Tree

Posted on June 3, 2015 by judilyn

http://www.ljclark.com/seeing/seeing-03.htm Upon arising this morning, I peeked out my window to see if there were any apricots on the ground. If there were, perhaps I could beat the squirrel to the harvest. Aha! YES! One there . . . but … Continue reading →

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The Point Man and The Tailgunner

Posted on April 21, 2015 by judilyn

A weird combination of tree denizens. We had to do a double take.

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The Squirrel Emerges

Posted on February 27, 2015 by judilyn

This picture was taken a while ago, but this is the fellow that leads us a merry chase when he appears. There is a bit of a write up on him at “Animals Spotted“.

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Straddling the Fence

Posted on August 26, 2014 by judilyn

He couldn’t seem to make up his mind which side of the fence he wanted to be on. Big excitement today – an even half dozen black cows went wandering by. The mesquite trees are so dense now, that it … Continue reading →

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Full Steam Ahead, Matey!

Posted on December 15, 2013 by judilyn

I think I see a Fair Damsel ! This little guy/gal was all over the backyard the other morning, and was soon joined by a friend. We’ve seen a squirrel in the “roadrunner’s” hedge, so maybe there will be a … Continue reading →

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Let Us Prey

Posted on October 19, 2013 by judilyn

Do you see what I see? A tasty morsel awaits. I’ll just fly over and get him. After my nap. Magnanimously, I’ll let him live because he’s so cute and furry.

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Roadrunner Egg, with Larvae

Posted on September 1, 2013 by judilyn

The two roadrunner eggs sat in the nest, totally unattended, for a couple of months, so we knew they weren’t viable. The other day one of them was on the ground and broken open. We don’t know if the newly-acquired … Continue reading →

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Perfect Water Fountain

Posted on August 27, 2013 by judilyn

He looked at his watch, then tapped his little foot. The sprinkler is supposed to come on at 5:15, but it was a minute late. All was forgiven very quickly. He got water all over his cute little button nose, … Continue reading →

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Spotted Squirrel

Posted on August 23, 2013 by judilyn

The spotted squirrel – so named because it is rare to spot one around here, and he has spots, which I’ve never seen before. Have you? Note the cactus wren advising him on how to choose his next meal. This … Continue reading →

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