He looks quite proud, claiming that spot just for his use. I envy y'all with the birdbaths and birdfeeders. I can't have either at my place. They're not illegal or forbidden, but they do pose health hazards in my area. Bird baths become fertile breeding grounds for mosquitoes in the spring and fall--and those nasty buggers love biting me. And squirrels around here tend to seize all feeders and claim them as their own, scaring away the birds. And all those feisty, feuding squirrels attract other predators (pet/feral cats and dogs, foxes, and coyotes) to come hunting them squirrels. It's an ugly battlefield at times, made more tragic by the wildlife getting run over by vehicles. I hate starting the day with road kill on the ground, and it's such a sad sight to find upon returning home.
So, no birdbaths nor feeders for now, til I figure something to outsmart those clever squirrels and persistent pests. In the meantime, thanks for sharing these lovely garden, backyard wildlife scenes. Love 'em!!!
It sure sounds like a war zone when the critters start staking out territory during mating season. It sounds even worse when the cats have hidden, secretive, yet very vocal, alarming yowls when they decide to court and mate in the middle of the night!
Surprisingly, the foxes, coyotes, and even the cats (where they're not mating/marking territory) are silent, stealthy predators. It's the nearby, new neighbor's yapping little purse dog that makes the most noise and annoys the neighborhood. It's a good thing that dog is kept indoors most of the time. Otherwise, the wildlife might make it a part of the food web--and I don't think most of us would be too sorry to see it happen...
I have made it in through the back door, an obsolete portal that most sensible people have given up on, but it works for me. Phew. Now what was it I was going to say? Oh yes, I mean to make a film for you, Mr Devine, you will be beside yourselves. Sx
The back door? Witches (and therefore the most sensiblest of people) use the back door rather than the front. Although, if there's a chance that I may have to sit beside the Host and the SubCs, I might stay on the doorstep.
And I bet you a $5 he pissed in the water too.
ReplyDeletehahaha!
DeleteThat's not all he did!!! (scroll down for the last two pictures)
DeleteHe looks quite proud, claiming that spot just for his use. I envy y'all with the birdbaths and birdfeeders. I can't have either at my place. They're not illegal or forbidden, but they do pose health hazards in my area. Bird baths become fertile breeding grounds for mosquitoes in the spring and fall--and those nasty buggers love biting me. And squirrels around here tend to seize all feeders and claim them as their own, scaring away the birds. And all those feisty, feuding squirrels attract other predators (pet/feral cats and dogs, foxes, and coyotes) to come hunting them squirrels. It's an ugly battlefield at times, made more tragic by the wildlife getting run over by vehicles. I hate starting the day with road kill on the ground, and it's such a sad sight to find upon returning home.
ReplyDeleteSo, no birdbaths nor feeders for now, til I figure something to outsmart those clever squirrels and persistent pests. In the meantime, thanks for sharing these lovely garden, backyard wildlife scenes. Love 'em!!!
Good gods! Sounds like you're living in some sort of war zone!
DeleteGiving the devil his due, Beaky certainly knows how to work the camera!
ReplyDeleteOh, don't encourage him.
DeleteIt's not often you feature a pretty black boy in his jacuzzi, so "enjoy the moment", I say! Jx
ReplyDeleteWell, yes, there is that, but see my reply to LẌ.
DeleteIt sure sounds like a war zone when the critters start staking out territory during mating season. It sounds even worse when the cats have hidden, secretive, yet very vocal, alarming yowls when they decide to court and mate in the middle of the night!
DeleteDo your foxes sound like ours, Eros? Wailing and screaming like banshees or grumpy toddlers in a blender?
DeleteSurprisingly, the foxes, coyotes, and even the cats (where they're not mating/marking territory) are silent, stealthy predators. It's the nearby, new neighbor's yapping little purse dog that makes the most noise and annoys the neighborhood. It's a good thing that dog is kept indoors most of the time. Otherwise, the wildlife might make it a part of the food web--and I don't think most of us would be too sorry to see it happen...
DeleteWhere's the cock?
ReplyDeleteDid he move to quick for you, Norma? He was right there in front of you (the hen was nowhere to be seen, however).
DeleteOh, I forgot to mention: There's a full on cloaca photo here.
DeleteYour very own floozie in the jacuzzi! I was hoping to see a bit of Norfolk rough...
ReplyDeleteAt he didn't get in my gincuzzi...
DeleteTesting ... Testing ... Testing on behalf of Miss Scarlet.
ReplyDeleteThank you, LẌ - those tests seem to have widened my portal enough for Ms Scarlet to make her debut.
DeleteOr something...
I have made it in through the back door, an obsolete portal that most sensible people have given up on, but it works for me. Phew. Now what was it I was going to say? Oh yes, I mean to make a film for you, Mr Devine, you will be beside yourselves.
ReplyDeleteSx
A Film ?!
DeleteCARAMBA !
The back door? Witches (and therefore the most sensiblest of people) use the back door rather than the front. Although, if there's a chance that I may have to sit beside the Host and the SubCs, I might stay on the doorstep.
DeleteThe utter cheekiness! He obviously LOVES the camera.
ReplyDeleteHe is an absolute terror! I'm sure he practices in front of a mirror before revealing all in public.
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