Sending to you and yours around the world a heartfelt wish for a wonderful New Year 2013 from Timber Life.
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Showing posts with label Iowa Timber LIfe. Show all posts
Monday, December 31, 2012
Happy New Year!
Sending to you and yours around the world a heartfelt wish for a wonderful New Year 2013 from Timber Life.
Monday, July 2, 2012
A Mystery to Solve...
As of late my homestead has been having another elusive visitor in the late night, and early morning hours.
I have associated some of the activities with a raccoon constantly rummaging through the yard, but things have become a little more destructive. My potted plants are getting tipped over,the soil-less mix has been totally dug-out from around the roots of a large pot of Elephant Ear bulbs, newly planted strawberry leaves chewed, freshly set flowers in the garden uprooted.
Mental Exasperation has begun!
My cat, Miss Kitty, has a snack shack on the deck, a recycled dog kennel, where she goes to eat her food to protect her from the elements. If I don't remove the food at night I can be assured to have a raccoon(s), possibly an opossum, and others come to feast. My thoughts run to Coyote...even Bobcat.
This past Monday in the wee hours of the morning, around 2:00, Sadie started barking at the front door. I got up to check to see what had gotten her attention. Looking out the window of the door, the deck was absent the snack shack, from the closed door I wasn't able to see where the kennel had gone.
I opened the door to get a better idea what was happening,Sadie didn't hesitate to dash out to check her territory. The snack shack had somehow made it's way to the bottom of the 4th step of the deck, turned askew on it's side. I can only assume whatever came to visit got stuck inside the kennel, because it would have taken force to move it across the deck, down the steps, and turned, from where it was originally sitting.
Following a scent, Sadie started on the run in an attempt to locate the interloper. It wasn't more than 30 seconds when I heard a clang - the propane tank had become a momentary barrier to the escaping animal. I had a mental chuckle as my mind was imagining a dazed creature trying to make sense of the surroundings to find an escape route.
The animal that made the early morning wake up call remains a mystery, but I do know now for sure one mischievous creature that reincarnates it's behavior from one generation to another.
Thursday, another clue was provided on our temporary ramp to our new house construction.
Scat that could belong to either a raccoon, or groundhog, was left as evidence of an early morning visit. Both animals share common characteristics at this time of year here at the Timber since they both harvest the berries.
Working in the house on Friday morning before lunch, I passed the sliding glass door, and out of the corner of my eye I saw this creature standing on it's back legs not far from our Miss Kitty by the tree trunk.
I'm wondering if this groundhog is related to the one that kept us entertained back in September of 2007 ?
When it became aware of my attention...it would drop to all four feet and jump sideways. Then it became inquisitive again, checking to see if by chance I had been scared away by the aggressive maneuvers ,standing up it kept repeating it's actions until I moved on.
Last night we heard some bumps and bangs going on just outside our front door. We, Hubby, Sadie and I, headed to see what the ruckus was all about. A family of masked bandits stopped to take advantage of Miss Kitty's snack shack .
These three babies got separated from the others and waited until a little less attention was being showered on them before making the great escape.
Another sample of what keeps us smiling in our daily lives here at Timber Life....
I have associated some of the activities with a raccoon constantly rummaging through the yard, but things have become a little more destructive. My potted plants are getting tipped over,the soil-less mix has been totally dug-out from around the roots of a large pot of Elephant Ear bulbs, newly planted strawberry leaves chewed, freshly set flowers in the garden uprooted.
Mental Exasperation has begun!
My cat, Miss Kitty, has a snack shack on the deck, a recycled dog kennel, where she goes to eat her food to protect her from the elements. If I don't remove the food at night I can be assured to have a raccoon(s), possibly an opossum, and others come to feast. My thoughts run to Coyote...even Bobcat.
This past Monday in the wee hours of the morning, around 2:00, Sadie started barking at the front door. I got up to check to see what had gotten her attention. Looking out the window of the door, the deck was absent the snack shack, from the closed door I wasn't able to see where the kennel had gone.
I opened the door to get a better idea what was happening,Sadie didn't hesitate to dash out to check her territory. The snack shack had somehow made it's way to the bottom of the 4th step of the deck, turned askew on it's side. I can only assume whatever came to visit got stuck inside the kennel, because it would have taken force to move it across the deck, down the steps, and turned, from where it was originally sitting.
Following a scent, Sadie started on the run in an attempt to locate the interloper. It wasn't more than 30 seconds when I heard a clang - the propane tank had become a momentary barrier to the escaping animal. I had a mental chuckle as my mind was imagining a dazed creature trying to make sense of the surroundings to find an escape route.
The animal that made the early morning wake up call remains a mystery, but I do know now for sure one mischievous creature that reincarnates it's behavior from one generation to another.
Thursday, another clue was provided on our temporary ramp to our new house construction.
Scat that could belong to either a raccoon, or groundhog, was left as evidence of an early morning visit. Both animals share common characteristics at this time of year here at the Timber since they both harvest the berries.
Working in the house on Friday morning before lunch, I passed the sliding glass door, and out of the corner of my eye I saw this creature standing on it's back legs not far from our Miss Kitty by the tree trunk.
I'm wondering if this groundhog is related to the one that kept us entertained back in September of 2007 ?
When it became aware of my attention...it would drop to all four feet and jump sideways. Then it became inquisitive again, checking to see if by chance I had been scared away by the aggressive maneuvers ,standing up it kept repeating it's actions until I moved on.
Last night we heard some bumps and bangs going on just outside our front door. We, Hubby, Sadie and I, headed to see what the ruckus was all about. A family of masked bandits stopped to take advantage of Miss Kitty's snack shack .
These three babies got separated from the others and waited until a little less attention was being showered on them before making the great escape.
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Memorial Day Tribute
Memorial Day, a day to remember our fallen soldiers, and give support to those now in the trenches....
I want to send my thanks to the families who have sent their loved ones to many battle fronts in the name of our United States of America. Whose lives have been forever changed...
Some have not, or will not return,others must deal with the aftermath of their experiences at home, and abroad.
This year I want to pay tribute to a fallen troop from our family. He was my 2nd cousin on my Mother's side of the family, he served in the Vietnam War as a medevac helicopter pilot.
Please click here to read the story told by another pilot of the mission that snatched away two American troops that day, November 19th,1970, one being my cousin,and the other his crew-mate.
I wanted to share his story, because he was always one of the fun loving, older influences at family gatherings. He kept us younger ones entertained.
Stanley's life was short at age 21, normally about the time you think of heading off on your own to start a career, and a family. This time he was one that had started, and ended his career in the era of the Draft; completing his mission to the best of his ability.
The video is of the Vietnam Conflict - men,helicopters,M- 113 armored personnel carriers all playing their parts in an effort to gain a more peaceful existence.
In closing I would like to wish all of you a safe Memorial Day holiday, and if you know a soldier, or see one walking down the street, I encourage you to tell her/him, Thank you for your service!.
I want to send my thanks to the families who have sent their loved ones to many battle fronts in the name of our United States of America. Whose lives have been forever changed...
Some have not, or will not return,others must deal with the aftermath of their experiences at home, and abroad.
This year I want to pay tribute to a fallen troop from our family. He was my 2nd cousin on my Mother's side of the family, he served in the Vietnam War as a medevac helicopter pilot.
STANLEY DEAN STRUBLE
is honored on Panel 6W, Row 72 of
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
is honored on Panel 6W, Row 72 of
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Full Name: |
STANLEY DEAN STRUBLE |
| Wall Name: | STANLEY D STRUBLE |
| Date of Birth: | 3/7/1949 |
| Date of Casualty: | 11/19/1970 |
| Home of Record: | CASTANA |
| County of Record: | MONONA COUNTY |
| State: | IA |
| Branch of Service: | ARMY |
| Rank: | WO |
| Casualty Country: | SOUTH VIETNAM |
| Casualty Province: | BINH DINH |
Please click here to read the story told by another pilot of the mission that snatched away two American troops that day, November 19th,1970, one being my cousin,and the other his crew-mate.
I wanted to share his story, because he was always one of the fun loving, older influences at family gatherings. He kept us younger ones entertained.
Stanley's life was short at age 21, normally about the time you think of heading off on your own to start a career, and a family. This time he was one that had started, and ended his career in the era of the Draft; completing his mission to the best of his ability.
The video is of the Vietnam Conflict - men,helicopters,M- 113 armored personnel carriers all playing their parts in an effort to gain a more peaceful existence.
In closing I would like to wish all of you a safe Memorial Day holiday, and if you know a soldier, or see one walking down the street, I encourage you to tell her/him, Thank you for your service!.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Swallowtail Butterfly
Yesterday, on my trip back to the house from the trail camera, I had an opportunity to catch the flutter of a Swallowtail Butterfly.
I was almost side-swiped by this little beauty which triggered the "OH!" moment. The wind was blowing it to and fro, sending it bouncing it from clover to clover before it disappeared...
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
New Whitetail Fawn in the Timber
Today, I caught the sight of a new whitetail addition to Timber Life. My trail camera timer said it was 1:44pm this afternoon they passed within picture taking range.
I have been monitoring a location not far from the house and finally it has confirmed my suspicions. An indication that the "birthing room" aka timber was getting attention was the constant sighting of does still close to the house. Usually they disappear, but the spring range in the last 3 or more years has kept them very close...The fawns haven't been dropped in the yard yet - I do hope someday to witness that event.
Historically at Timber Life the fawns are brought out to chew on my Burning Bush about the 3rd of June.
The other reason I have been keeping the trail camera in its present location;I have wanted to see how often the coyotes frequent this area.
Sadie, our Springer Spaniel was defending her territory at 5:30 AM a month before this picture... A coyote was using a ravine in the middle of a pasture we were taking a walk in as a corridor - a frequent event in the night, and early morning hours.
It makes me wonder if it possibly was looking for a meal with the Does now actively giving birth?
Proud momma taking her baby for a walk to get it used to the surroundings.
The fawn appears to be having some anxiety after its mother disappeared from view.
Time to GO!
I am anxious to see more of the new whitetail babies, it is fun to watch them dart around the yard in their version of playing tag. Reminds me of human children when they learn how to manage to stand and use there new found skills...
I have been monitoring a location not far from the house and finally it has confirmed my suspicions. An indication that the "birthing room" aka timber was getting attention was the constant sighting of does still close to the house. Usually they disappear, but the spring range in the last 3 or more years has kept them very close...The fawns haven't been dropped in the yard yet - I do hope someday to witness that event.
Historically at Timber Life the fawns are brought out to chew on my Burning Bush about the 3rd of June.
Sadie, our Springer Spaniel was defending her territory at 5:30 AM a month before this picture... A coyote was using a ravine in the middle of a pasture we were taking a walk in as a corridor - a frequent event in the night, and early morning hours.
It makes me wonder if it possibly was looking for a meal with the Does now actively giving birth?
The fawn appears to be having some anxiety after its mother disappeared from view.
I am anxious to see more of the new whitetail babies, it is fun to watch them dart around the yard in their version of playing tag. Reminds me of human children when they learn how to manage to stand and use there new found skills...
Sunday, March 4, 2012
The Snow has Arrived
The big flakes began falling before noon and with no wind they floated straight down.Ah, what a lovely snow we have been blessed with today.
I have become accustomed to the on/off type winter we seem to continue to enjoy this year. It has been about seven years since we last saw similar weather; if memory serves me correctly.
I believe however, you can probably discern the object of this shot.
You are correct! That is if you guessed a Robin...
They have been hanging around for some time now, and for some reason unbeknownst to us it always has to snow at least once, or twice after their return.
I didn't find it totally unpleasant to be out and about; going from our mobile home to our new house.
Hubby and I are putting some time in today cutting wood and building some wall frames in our new house.
This picture was taken from the doorway of our new house when the snow was peppering down.
He stuck around during the lull between shots of the fluffy white stuff.
Cardinals could be heard singing their sweet spring songs, which started the other birds to join in the chorus. Overall it seemed a welcoming to whoever might be close enough to listen.
Not a good wet snow for making snowmen I don't think...Maybe I should go give it a try.
I can still smile, because this will all be gone tomorrow.
Spring temperatures are forecast for our week with rain a possibility come Wednesday.
The gardening bug has placed a thought of early crops that might profit from being put into the ground soon. Even if it snows again......
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
A Retroactive Look of February Weather at Timber Life
Going through my blogposts I came across one, three years and a few days ago. Definitely a big difference in the amount of snow that year compared to this one at Timber Life. We were finally beginning to see some open ground with the growing strength of the afternoon sun.
This year we haven't seen any great accumulation of snow. Sometimes it has taken a few hours,a couple of days to a week to disappear, but our tractor which usually has been called to duty already to get that stuff out of the way hasn't been used for that cause. At least not yet...
February 7th, 2012
Posted on February 5th, 2009
The deer have been populating open areas to feed. They are hungry and continue to search for food at all hours of the day now.
Timber floors still being covered with layers of snow, takes the deer out where the sun has opened ground in the thawing spells of last weekend.
These deer are only a sampling of what I saw and what has been seen.
Notice all the young ones...that number continues to grow because of the capability of 6 month old does to conceive and become mothers. I continue to see a very small deer,which I assume was born at the end of last summer, running with the herd.
Too much attention sent them off to look just over the fence for somewhere else to enjoy a nibble...
Returning to February 7th, 2012
Our deer population isn't as numerous as it was back in 2009 and before. Extreme winters,human hunting quotas and coyotes have been a factor in my opinion to a decline that seemed to become evident from my perspective last year. Maybe others see a different slant on the same picture.
The weather in the last week has brought some heavy fogs to blanket us. Yesterday, turned out to produce quite a show as the fog began to ascend at 11:30 in the morning. The sun didn't breakout of the clouds until much later in the day. However, before the temperatures warmed and sent the frost dashing earthward - I captured some visions of Mother Nature's crystalline designs to create works of my own for decorating my cabin in the woods...
This year we haven't seen any great accumulation of snow. Sometimes it has taken a few hours,a couple of days to a week to disappear, but our tractor which usually has been called to duty already to get that stuff out of the way hasn't been used for that cause. At least not yet...
Posted on February 5th, 2009
The deer have been populating open areas to feed. They are hungry and continue to search for food at all hours of the day now.
Timber floors still being covered with layers of snow, takes the deer out where the sun has opened ground in the thawing spells of last weekend.
These deer are only a sampling of what I saw and what has been seen.
Notice all the young ones...that number continues to grow because of the capability of 6 month old does to conceive and become mothers. I continue to see a very small deer,which I assume was born at the end of last summer, running with the herd.
Too much attention sent them off to look just over the fence for somewhere else to enjoy a nibble...
Returning to February 7th, 2012
Our deer population isn't as numerous as it was back in 2009 and before. Extreme winters,human hunting quotas and coyotes have been a factor in my opinion to a decline that seemed to become evident from my perspective last year. Maybe others see a different slant on the same picture.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Still Seeing Scrapes?
My pictures are getting dated already...A week and a half ago we had a layer of snow laying around , the warm temperatures weren't yet making much of a difference in the white stuff disappearing.
While out for a walk I discovered on one side of the ravine dissecting the property that the small trees seemed to carry new bark injuries with ground scrapes in close proximity . Signs of a late rut? Only a thought after seeing an antlered buck in the vicinity with does and their offspring frequenting the area.
The little creek running through the ravine still made a ribbon of solid ice for the deer to use as a path to get from place to place. Totally dependent on available moisture from land run-off there is varying levels from season to season.
On the opposite side of the ravine I found a different scenario, the bark was being shredded in what I believe to be the beginning of another stage in the life and times of the whitetail buck population in our area...
While out for a walk I discovered on one side of the ravine dissecting the property that the small trees seemed to carry new bark injuries with ground scrapes in close proximity . Signs of a late rut? Only a thought after seeing an antlered buck in the vicinity with does and their offspring frequenting the area.
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| Deer hoof printed frozen creek |
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Afternoon Walk -Wednesday
Wednesday morning started with taking care of things for my Mom. Grocery shopping , catching up on important business communications, checking on the schedule for upcoming appointments etc....
Coming home to get the paperwork done it was time for a change of pace by mid-afternoon, I wanted to take advantage of the mild temperatures.Snow continued to carpet the ground as I set out to scope the landscape for deer sheds. Hearing about others beginning to be successful on their quest for collecting had sent the twitch through me to see if anything was laying around here yet...
I alluded to my walking companions in my last post.
Bless her little heart this is the second outing Miss Kitty followed my usual walking buddy and me through the snow.
The last occasion she went with us, she would stop, yowl,look around and keep on coming. She could have gone back to the house...silly thing just kept following. I can truly say I have been adopted.
Sadie was having a great time running everywhere to checkout the scents galore. She stopped sniffing for a minute when I called to get her to look at me.
I'll have to admit she has become quite a ham when the camera gets pulled out. That is unless I make a motion for heading out the door first.
Poor girl always gets messy paws, and wet all over in this type of weather with snow, or mud, but I know she doesn't mind.
Sadie always must lead the way and Miss Kitty wanted to be in front of me at this point in our expedition. The challenge began!
These two always have a season of discontent before they finally get on with the task at hand.
I can't remember now how many seasons of discontent there were while we were out.
Attention! Attention,PLEASE!!!
Ruby, our neighbor's Tree Walking Coonhound was visiting on the southside of our property with her owner. They had come to check a raccoon trap.
Little Ruby doesn't go anywhere without announcing her approach...while she is riding in the pickup anyway. Last summer we had some excitement when she took off and wouldn't answer our calls. Created a worry for a time.
Picking up where I left off before Ruby dropped in - I was still batting zero in my search for sheds this Wednesday afternoon, so I headed the pack back home over another trail in the chance I might pass an antler tucked in a conspicuous spot. By the time we got close to the house the cat was lagging far behind and we came straggling in just in time for the animals to eat their supper.
As it stands now I am going to have to keep looking, because my score remained at zero for this shed hunting expedition...
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Coming home to get the paperwork done it was time for a change of pace by mid-afternoon, I wanted to take advantage of the mild temperatures.Snow continued to carpet the ground as I set out to scope the landscape for deer sheds. Hearing about others beginning to be successful on their quest for collecting had sent the twitch through me to see if anything was laying around here yet...
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| Miss Kitty pussy footing through the snow |
I alluded to my walking companions in my last post.
Bless her little heart this is the second outing Miss Kitty followed my usual walking buddy and me through the snow.
The last occasion she went with us, she would stop, yowl,look around and keep on coming. She could have gone back to the house...silly thing just kept following. I can truly say I have been adopted.
Sadie was having a great time running everywhere to checkout the scents galore. She stopped sniffing for a minute when I called to get her to look at me.
I'll have to admit she has become quite a ham when the camera gets pulled out. That is unless I make a motion for heading out the door first.
Poor girl always gets messy paws, and wet all over in this type of weather with snow, or mud, but I know she doesn't mind.
Sadie always must lead the way and Miss Kitty wanted to be in front of me at this point in our expedition. The challenge began!
These two always have a season of discontent before they finally get on with the task at hand.
I can't remember now how many seasons of discontent there were while we were out.
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| Sadie and Miss Kitty listen to Ruby bay |
Attention! Attention,PLEASE!!!
Ruby, our neighbor's Tree Walking Coonhound was visiting on the southside of our property with her owner. They had come to check a raccoon trap.
Little Ruby doesn't go anywhere without announcing her approach...while she is riding in the pickup anyway. Last summer we had some excitement when she took off and wouldn't answer our calls. Created a worry for a time.
Picking up where I left off before Ruby dropped in - I was still batting zero in my search for sheds this Wednesday afternoon, so I headed the pack back home over another trail in the chance I might pass an antler tucked in a conspicuous spot. By the time we got close to the house the cat was lagging far behind and we came straggling in just in time for the animals to eat their supper.
As it stands now I am going to have to keep looking, because my score remained at zero for this shed hunting expedition...
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Saturday, December 31, 2011
Happy New Year 2012!
A little music please...
My wish for you and yours in 2012 is to have a safe place to call home and the opportunity to follow your dreams....
Happy New Year!
My wish for you and yours in 2012 is to have a safe place to call home and the opportunity to follow your dreams....
Happy New Year!
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Fill in the Blank
We needed a a solution to cover the white material,Ty-vek, until we are eventually able to put a window in place.
What to do? What to do?!?
It had run across my mind to put up a German hex design . My heritage is mostly German.However, that idea didn't win out over my interest in wildlife found here at Timber Life.
This is the trail camera picture I felt simple enough for me to try to replicate or at least attempt some resemblance.
A little machine helped me to get the outline of the picture in place since I am not particularly gifted with drawing abilities.
My contribution for reassembly a top the ladder will be a support person at the bottom.
There is certainly much left to be done to get the project completed...Unseasonably warm temperatures this week should give me a chance to spend time with putting some trees in the scenery since the house is still an unheated studio.
Once finished this will be the answer to "Fill in the Blank"....
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Ticks Alive!
We often think of ticks as being a scourge in the spring and summer, not so likely come the fall, especially after having some hard freezes in the neighborhood.
What we have come to realize in the last two weeks here is that ticks are a hardy sort of creature.
Sadie had found two that were in contact with her long enough to embed a couple inches from one of her ears.
I ran out of her flea and tick protection and now realize it was deflecting those little denizens through the worst of the infestation season. Thank goodness!
Not having experienced ticks this far into December I wasn't as vigilante in looking for them after our forays into the timber and pastures. It was only after petting her and feeling an unusual growth were my suspicions aroused.
Both ticks were in the larval stage of development in their life cycle when they hitched a ride. Larval and nymphs each must take a blood meal to develop to the next stage. Larval ticks, known as “seed ticks”, can be distinguished from nymphs and adults because of their small size and six legs. My reading at an Iowa State Extension publication seems to indicate this variety is the Black Legged aka Deer Tick.
It is my belief that our relatively warm temperatures have extended their reproductive capabilities - which could create bumper crops of the little blood suckers next year.
So, even if your weather has reached some extreme cold temps beware the little hitchhikers if the days return to the balmy upper thirties as it will here in central Iowa again come the weekend...In time for Iowa Shotgun Deer Season II Saturday, December 10th - Sunday, December 18th.
Sadie had found two that were in contact with her long enough to embed a couple inches from one of her ears.
I ran out of her flea and tick protection and now realize it was deflecting those little denizens through the worst of the infestation season. Thank goodness!
Not having experienced ticks this far into December I wasn't as vigilante in looking for them after our forays into the timber and pastures. It was only after petting her and feeling an unusual growth were my suspicions aroused.
It is my belief that our relatively warm temperatures have extended their reproductive capabilities - which could create bumper crops of the little blood suckers next year.
So, even if your weather has reached some extreme cold temps beware the little hitchhikers if the days return to the balmy upper thirties as it will here in central Iowa again come the weekend...In time for Iowa Shotgun Deer Season II Saturday, December 10th - Sunday, December 18th.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Five Year Blogoversary Celebration
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| Eye of the Timber caught many years ago at this time of year |
Five years ago today I wrote my first blogpost.
I started out with the blog title Walking in the Woods, but soon did a Google search and found a whole bunch of other people at that time feeling the same way I did about the great outside. In an effort to gain some individual distinction ...A bit of reflecting on a moniker to be associated with, brought me back to Timber Life repeatedly since that is the life I am blessed to live daily.
I have met some very interesting and positive people in the blogging world over the years. Check out my Blog Roll please for the first bloggers for whom I found an interest in reading when I discovered My Blog Log. A website now gone from the internet under reorganization by its provider. I do have a few others that have come and gone within those years that I continue to wonder how things are going for them...
Although my posts may have extended periods in between or don't have a rational thought to convey - sometimes I still have days where I want to sit and share some thoughts that seem particularly pressing.
Thank you to all who have stopped by for a visit!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving
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| Uh Hum! Lovely day... |
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| Tippy toe,tippy toe.... |
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| Ignoring the camera,ignoring the camera... |
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| You who? Girls are you over there?!? |
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| Now I hear you. Comin' Tom! |
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| Have a Safe and Happy Holiday All! |
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Barred Owl Trail Camera Moment
When I picked up my memory card on the morning of November 3rd, it took me a minute to decipher the first image, not what I had expected. It wasn't a deer!
It looks like a Barred Owl was doing a little night time hunting in range of the camera.
I have found a website that offers recorded vocalizations of male, and female, separately and an interaction between the two. Maybe you too have been treated to their raucous exchanges on your visits outside? Their range covers half the United States and extends into Canada.
Commonly here at Timber Life about 3:00 or 4:00 in the afternoon the calls start echoing - letting the timber know they are awake, and soon will be leaving their nests to begin the hunt.
There were some extremely early morning hours this past Summer, when I wasn't aware of how close they were until one of their unusual owl calls came slicing through the pitch black darkness to stir my half awake brain cells. If I wasn't awake before, I certainly was after.
I am glad to share the same space and get a chance to see what the outdoor life offers when the Trail Camera brings them into view...;)
Note of Recognition: I would like to thank Mr. Bob Pearson for granting me permission to link to the Barred Owl vocalizations on his website. I appreciate the work he has done to provide them for public education.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Happy Timber Life Sounds
Posted by on April 29, 2010 by CDGardens
Being out and about looking for the unusual Raptor that stopped by Timber Life recently, I decided to catch the morning sounds that had been giving me a treat as I work in my garden, trying to get it back in working order.
The video skill isn't super but will bring back memories for a peaceful retreat come the dead of next winter, when I need a boost into the new season once again. ;)
Being out and about looking for the unusual Raptor that stopped by Timber Life recently, I decided to catch the morning sounds that had been giving me a treat as I work in my garden, trying to get it back in working order.
The video skill isn't super but will bring back memories for a peaceful retreat come the dead of next winter, when I need a boost into the new season once again. ;)
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