Category Archives: Mammels

Bumbles, butterflies, Bull snakes, birds and bobcats.

Posted on September 5, 2026 by Jabo

Another critter collection that includes our resident one-legged thrasher we’ve named Peg and the family of bobcats that Joan photographed. It’s also getting colder and the tarantulas are strolling long the roads in their annual migration.

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Birds, a Bumble, a Butterfly and a Squirrel 8_26

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Jabo
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Another week o’ wildlife 7_26_26

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Jabo

Stuck in the cloud/critter rotation but that’s what’s shakin’ lately (along with the heat!). We had another afternoon visit from a bobcat at the water trough and last night I heard it’s “meow” that sounded more like scream mixed with … Continue reading →

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Fourth o’ July Fauna

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Jabo

Some of the local critters who were out on or about the holiday, including the quail chick who Joan rescued from the birdbath and the bobcat who hopefully passed them all by.

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The birds (and squirrels) of May.

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Jabo

A collection of the visitors to the bird bath (and one little Rock Squirrel). I sighted a new bird; a Black-Headed Grosbeak, although it may be a regular. It’s easy to confuse with the Rufous-sided Towhee. Now that it’s Spring, … Continue reading →

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Thirsty visitor 5_22_26

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Jabo

I was about to head out the door to get our mail and luckily saw this bobcat at the bird bath having a long drink. It stayed at the water hole for awhile before sauntering off. I think it may … Continue reading →

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April families 4_30_26

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Jabo

Once again, I’m happy to see our Red-tailed pair out hunting and hanging by the nest (even got a photo of the hawk chasing prey). There’s also a Brown-headed Cowbird couple who are regulars at the bird feeder. A Western … Continue reading →

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