Tag Archives: Water Pond

Tarantula

Posted on September 15, 2019 by judilyn

I’m not as sure footed as I once was, so when I go out to fill the water pond for the animals, I always take my phone in case I slip and fall. Good thing I had it today because … 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 Deer are Here

Posted on May 23, 2017 by judilyn

For the last couple of weeks, the level in the water pond has been going down faster than usual.  We assumed that either the javelinas or the deer were hitting it hard at night. These four ladies were here about … Continue reading →

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Bobcat

Posted on January 22, 2017 by judilyn

  This beautiful creature just came for a long drink at our water pond.  Have never seen him in the daylight before.  Look how many different patterns are on his body.

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One-inch Hopper

Posted on August 28, 2016 by judilyn

  I was coming back from filling the water pond for our possible guests, and saw this little fellow (at one inch long, he is, indeed, VERY tiny).  He was nearly invisible because he was so tiny, and nearly completely blended … Continue reading →

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Two Coyotes

Posted on April 18, 2016 by judilyn

There is a time of day in the late afternoon when our backyard turns a rosegold color. It is very pretty, but as seen here, it makes for peculiar-looking photos. These fine fellows seem to have shown up in front … Continue reading →

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Deer Bully Boy

Posted on June 17, 2015 by judilyn

See those rudimentary horns? Well, he thinks he is just THE ONE these days! Last year Mama Deer would come by with two yearlings. Starting a couple of weeks ago, she started coming by with three young’uns, one of which … Continue reading →

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Bunny Filling Station

Posted on March 23, 2015 by judilyn

This is a not-so-good photo from the critter cam, but I couldn’t resist posting this picture of such a cute little creature! ;->

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Rascal Raccoon – A FIRST! ;->

Posted on July 22, 2014 by judilyn

We have often wondered if there were raccoons in the area, but in seventeen years here, we have never seen one. We assumed it was the lack of sufficient water available for them to “prepare” their repasts. So you can … Continue reading →

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Three Deer Having a Drink

Posted on June 24, 2014 by judilyn

BE SURE TO CLICK ON Animals Spotted above to see tonight’s excitement. These guys/gals are getting to be regulars at Ye Olde Water Ponde. They can hear my shutter, and look up the first few times, but after that, they … Continue reading →

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The Owl Diner

Posted on June 19, 2014 by judilyn

For those of you who read the “Animals Spotted” page (above), you will have already seen this picture of our newest resident. I’m trying to add to the Animals Spotted page every day, so if you are interested in animals, … Continue reading →

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Six “Morning” Doves

Posted on December 24, 2013 by judilyn

We noticed that there was a dearth of birds this morning, and then I looked at the thermometer . . . just under forty degrees. I guess the birds don’t come out until the temperature is a bit higher. Sure … Continue reading →

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