MJ's little flock

[MaryJanet]

The Buckeyes make a lot of sounds like Charlie, only much more out-spoken so to speak. When they are excited and looking forward to something, or wanting something, they definitely do it. It's a yearning kind of growl / long-squawk. Their voice is often very raspy in different ways unless they're just bokking or calling out like for the escort song. I'll try to record it when the weather cools.

That will be very interesting to hear!

 

[drumstick diva]

Used to hear fox howling(??) or whatever you'd call it and sometimes shrieking, I figured that meant they had just slaughtered something. Used to keep me up at night. Also had coyotes prowling around suburban area (but surrounded by forest preserves.) Used to have tons of rabbits everywhere destroying gardens - then they all disappeared. The other day I was surprised to see a rabbit on my driveway. I had all but forgotten what they looked like.

Haven't seen a coyote in years but, did see at least one or two every time before that when I used to do fitness walking. Even saw coyote come out of a yard with some animal in its mouth. Made me feel ill - thought maybe it had killed someone's pet. I know they were poisoning coyotes that even made it to downtown Chicago, so imagine that were doing that even near me.

Used to have deer going through neighborhood yards and barely dodging cars. Rare to see deer now. Wonder if they have died from a "wasting disease" that was supposed to be affecting them.

A week or so ago saw something BIG on my driveway (when I looked out kitchen window), opened door for a closer look and it was Bucky(what neighbors called him) a young buck that had been eating flowers and veggies out of gardens, years ago. I was close enough to touch his muzzle (but didn't) he sort of blinked at me and then slowly walked off. This time he had a full rack (antlers) but, still didn't seem to be threatening.
I wonder if some folks are feeding him.

 

[MaryJanet]

Used to hear fox howling(??) or whatever you'd call it and sometimes shrieking, I figured that meant they had just slaughtered something. Used to keep me up at night. Also had coyotes prowling around suburban area (but surrounded by forest preserves.) Used to have tons of rabbits everywhere destroying gardens - then they all disappeared. The other day I was surprised to see a rabbit on my driveway. I had all but forgotten what they looked like.

Haven't seen a coyote in years but, did see at least one or two every time before that when I used to do fitness walking. Even saw coyote come out of a yard with some animal in its mouth. Made me feel ill - thought maybe it had killed someone's pet. I know they were poisoning coyotes that even made it to downtown Chicago, so imagine that were doing that even near me.

Used to have deer going through neighborhood yards and barely dodging cars. Rare to see deer now. Wonder if they have died from a "wasting disease" that was supposed to be affecting them.

A week or so ago saw something BIG on my driveway (when I looked out kitchen window), opened door for a closer look and it was Bucky(what neighbors called him) a young buck that had been eating flowers and veggies out of gardens, years ago. I was close enough to touch his muzzle (but didn't) he sort of blinked at me and then slowly walked off. This time he had a full rack (antlers) but, still didn't seem to be threatening.
I wonder if some folks are feeding him.

Wow, that's an interesting post! So many mixed feelings. Glad you had that encounter with a buck!

 

[MaryJanet]

I'm on rec leave today, so I popped around to the garden centre and saw a macaw, an alpaca called Audrey and some silkies with dyed hair!

I bought a new bale of straw for the various nests to encourage Janet who (I'm fairly certain) has an egg on the way.

ETA: Janet went into the rubbish bin nest without any further ado. I can hear her scratching around in there.

 

[BY Bob]

Used to hear fox howling(??) or whatever you'd call it and sometimes shrieking, I figured that meant they had just slaughtered something. Used to keep me up at night. Also had coyotes prowling around suburban area (but surrounded by forest preserves.) Used to have tons of rabbits everywhere destroying gardens - then they all disappeared. The other day I was surprised to see a rabbit on my driveway. I had all but forgotten what they looked like.

Haven't seen a coyote in years but, did see at least one or two every time before that when I used to do fitness walking. Even saw coyote come out of a yard with some animal in its mouth. Made me feel ill - thought maybe it had killed someone's pet. I know they were poisoning coyotes that even made it to downtown Chicago, so imagine that were doing that even near me.

Used to have deer going through neighborhood yards and barely dodging cars. Rare to see deer now. Wonder if they have died from a "wasting disease" that was supposed to be affecting them.

A week or so ago saw something BIG on my driveway (when I looked out kitchen window), opened door for a closer look and it was Bucky(what neighbors called him) a young buck that had been eating flowers and veggies out of gardens, years ago. I was close enough to touch his muzzle (but didn't) he sort of blinked at me and then slowly walked off. This time he had a full rack (antlers) but, still didn't seem to be threatening.
I wonder if some folks are feeding him.

There is a lot to digest in there. It would be so cool to be that close to a buck. That was a very neat encounter.

To hear a pack of coyotes hunting is a fear inducing thing. It gives me the chills.

 

[MaryJanet]

Two little ones taking their lunchtime naps.

 

[MaryJanet]

And here's an earlier bugs eye view of Pegsy.

 

[BY Bob]

And here's an earlier bugs eye view of Pegsy.

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I love that photo. She is very regal. It's like she is looking to the future.

 

[MaryJanet]

I love that photo. She is very regal. It's like she is looking to the future.

She's always planning, that one

 

[MaryJanet]

The disused half barrel has commenced its migration to the funrun. Peggy did not miss her opportunity to inspect.