Category Archives: Wildlife

Gardens and wildlife 7_24

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Jabo

Our small raised bed greenhouse has been a great success. We now regularly have delicious salads and the tomatos are beginning to come in. The nearby birdhouse was host to a pair of western bluebirds and a pair of coyotes … Continue reading →

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Prairie dogs at sunset 6_22_24

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Jabo

Local critters take a break from digging up every square inch of our property to admire the nice sunset (actually, I think they were looking out for coyotes).

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Bull Snake 6_24

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Jabo

A young bull snake is patrolling the neighborhood. I’m hoping it won’t find the bird’s nest out on the portal!

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Spring Critters 4_30_24

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Jabo

Now that the temperatures are getting warmer, we’re seeing the wildlife beginning to appear. Along with the bothersome prairie dogs, we have our first black-chinned hummingbird and a new batch of thrasher hatchlings in a nearby cholla cactus.

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Coyotes 9_5_23

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Jabo

Coyote couple and pup (not pictured) have been hanging out in the greenbelt

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Coyote pup 8_16_23

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Jabo

And the one that got away!

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A few more fauna.

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Jabo

Another round of critters around the casa.

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Flocks o’ fauna

Posted on July 29, 2023 by Jabo

Another collection of the wildlife spotted around the casa over the last few days (along with some video). As more rain moves in, more critters are out. It was especially nice to see a coyote out looking for prey and … Continue reading →

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Bull Snake 7_13_23

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Jabo

Probably why the towhees were all tweeting nervously this morning. This is a young ‘un about 4 ft. long. Hopefully looking for packrats and mice (critters we have in abundance).

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Coyote brunch 2_15_23

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Jabo

A pack of three coyotes came hunting around the house. Because of the snow and cold temperatures, nobody is out to bother them and they have free reign over the greenbelt.

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