Tag: Mammals

2019

“Baby”, The New Member In The Texas Fox Squirrel Family

Tanja

For a couple of weeks, I’ve noticed a smaller squirrel coming to our feeders. When I approached the feeder, it didn’t move but trembled. It was very young, and didn’t know what to do. Then it dawned on me, that this little one is still a “baby”, and has to learn about it’s surroundings. Now, I make sure that our dogs and cats are not outside, when “Baby” visits the feeder. Momma Squirrel keeps an eye on him. But he is already very independent. The girls will give “Baby” a new and more appropriate name, soon. In the meantime, it’s the baby in the Fox Squirrel Family.

“Nyom, nyom, nyom!”
“This sunflower seed is delicious!”
“Hello!”
2019

North Texas Backyard Wildlife In March (1)

Tanja

After the severe storm in the morning, we had a beautiful sunny afternoon, today. The temperatures reached up to 72°F (22°C). But still it was very breezy. Thank goodness, the animals ate all the foods, before the rain came in. Everything would have been flooded. And I would have had to dump it on the ground to let it dry, before the birds and critters could eat it.

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When you see the owners dog in the backyard, drop the seed shell like it’s hot! Drop it like it’s hot! Drop it like it’s hot!

As soon as I had the feeders full, Sandy, Mr. Cardinal, and some other feathered friends sat around to have early dinner. It is always a joy to see such an abundance of birds in our yard. Sophie, the other squirrel, made a short appearance, too. She prefers the oily sunflower seeds over corn and peanuts. I haven’t seen Mr. Squirrel and Sammy for quite some time. I wonder, where they are being up to, lately. I hope, they are alright, and are just checking out a different area in the neighborhood.

Mr. Great-tailed Grackle
Mr. Cardinal listens to the You Tube channel, on my phone.
Mr. Great-tailed Grackle
2019

North Texas Backyard Wildlife In February (5)

Tanja

On a beautiful day like today, I sat on the porch to do some bird watching for myself. With the regular feathered friends, we also had some “Newcomers” in our backyard. Mr. & Mrs. Savannah-Sparrow came over to say ‘Hello’, before they moved on into the next yard.

Sandy decided to check the peanut slinky feeder. When she sat on the branch, she was only about five feet away from me. For a moment Sandy kept starring at me as she wanted to say: “Ma’am, the slinky feeder is empty. Could you refill it with those tasty peanuts? PLEEEEAAASSSEEE!” Unfortunately, I’m out of peanuts. I’d love to give her some. I guess, I need to go to the store and get some unsalted peanuts for the young lady and the Blue Jays, again. 😉

Blue Jay III
Blue Jay I
Blue Jay II
Male House Sparrow
Male Northern Cardinal
Mourning Dove
Savannah Sparrow
“YIPPIE! Dog’s gone! Now, I can come back and eat.”
Sandy climbs up the branch to see, if the slinky feeder is full of peanuts.
2019

North Texas Backyard Wildlife In February (4)

Tanja

Today, we had quite a few guests at in the trees and at the feeders. Everyone ate plenty of food to store more fats. Winter is not over, yet. Friday morning suppose to be in the mid 20s (-4°C). Here are today’s photos of our feathered and mammal friends:

Usually it is not easy to get a photo of Mr. & Mrs Cardinal together. Today I was lucky.
“Are you ready for the cold front? It seems like, you are practicing getting into a feathery ball, again.”
“Hey Max, I was just talking to your wife about the upcoming cold front. How is everything?”
Randy is back!
“Peek-A-Boo!”
“When I eat enough seeds, that will keep me warm until the cold front passes, later this week.”