Wildlife Encounters.., Have you had any? Options

[Denise]

Cool! I love seeing the predator birds. This is a Northern Harrier that comes around. Last time seen was swooping down on a bunny. The bunny squealed but was able to get away. Ever hear a bunny yell? Sounds like a person screaming. Poor little thing!

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[Dypheron]

... just be careful

That's about how I felt with Woody Saturday!

Don't have any pictures on my phone, but I have dozens of pictures of deer and turkey at my front door from when I was up in New York. Had a nice 8 point (east coast scoring, so 4 point here) that loved to eat my evergreen bush.

[Denise]

We would love to see some of your wildlife pictures Brandon!

[Denise]

Here is a bird of a different kind...... a Humming bird. Only as long as my finger.

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[swizz]

Love the Hummingbirds. They're showing up late here this year but we get a good variety in the high country.
When I'm doing log home sealants they mess with me all day. My installation gun has a 3" bright orange plastic cone on the tip. They always have to fly over and inspect it. It's not uncommon for me to get over a dozen up close visits per day when I'm up on the ladders. I can't wear an orange, red, or yellow shirt or hat to work for this reason.
Last year I saw one hit a window and drop to the deck unconscious. There was a loose dog on the job so I worked near it for the next 20 minutes or so in protective mode. It eventually woke up and sat upright for about 3 minutes then thankfully flew off. It was the first time I really got a chance to get a good close look at one though. They are pretty incredible little birds.

[Denise]

Dang! Good thing it didn't break it's face (bill) with a hit like that! That one pictured is a ruby throated hummingbird. The orange ones (rufus) are the really aggressive ones that chase the rest off. I put out the feeder for them. I boil water then add 1 part sugar to 4 parts water and stir till the sugar is disolved. I don't add food coloring as some do, that's not even good for us. Very cool little birds!

[Denise]

Guess this kangaroo rat really enjoys the seed I put out also. These normally stay underground during the heat of the day to conserve water but these are spoiled. This shot was taken at 1:30 yesterday afternoon. I don't think it could have fit much more seed in it's cheeks.

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[Caveman]

While I was out looking for the Quartz seam Woody found here, I ran into a nighthawk (Woody calls them "Bull Bats") nest. I did not get a shot of the mother because she took off faking a broken wing, and my dog chased after her - no way could Molly have caught her, but she had fun trying! Anyhoo, here area few picture of the nestlings....

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[burrell]

Cman thanks for the pics. We also have them at home. I didn't have a clue where or how they nested. Now if you would show how and where a Skeach (spelling) owl nest next.
Burrell

[Denise]

Sweet little baby birds Caveman! Bet they were about to have heart attacks with that dog hanging over them.

Here are a few wild turkeys. We offered a ride but they refused.

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[swizz]

I don't get the opportunity to see wild Turkey up here, very cool!
Interesting side fact... the term for a group of Turkey is called a "rafter" or "gang".

[Denise]

I don't get the opportunity to see wild Turkey up here, very cool!
Interesting side fact... the term for a group of Turkey is called a "rafter" or "gang".

Very cool tidbit Chris thanks! We learn something new everyday, especially here at the CP site.

There were at least 5 more to the right of the road....was a big "gang" hangin' in the hood.

[Caveman]

Sweet little baby birds Caveman! Bet they were about to have heart attacks with that dog hanging over them.

Here are a few wild turkeys. We offered a ride but they refused.

Molly didn't disturb those babies in the slightest, in fact, they opened their maws for food when she sniffed them! Wish I'd gotten a pic of that - she looked so puzzled! I never went back so I wouldn't disturb them any more than I already had - and the mother was making noise while just out of sight.

Very cool gang of turkeys! We have them down here, but I have yet to have them pose long enough for pic's.

[burrell]

Cman your turkeys may be seeing Molly and change counties on you. And they are probably getting some other kind of pressure. I raised them for years as a hobby and meat. Bought day old broad breast poults for meat and had heritage turkeys as the pets. They are a very interesting bird. Watch em and learn.

[Denise]

Lots of rain lately here so the critters are out thick. Tim was riding his smaller bike on his BMX track yesterday morning and ran over a Mohave Green rattler......with both tires! Sure ticked off the snake!!
Don't worry Caveman, Dan relocated it to a better place.......Snake Heaven, where it will be happy ever after.

The rain also brougt out this cool Salamander! Here is a picture as I first saw it......



Then a picture of it after it saw me.
I know, but who can tell me why it took this twisted posture? Now how is that going to help it?!