Category Archives: Wildlife

Birds etc. 1_10_23

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Jabo
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Snow 11_14_22

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Jabo

Another round of snow and an answer to a mystery. For the last few weeks, a large hole has appeared under our bird feeder. Same place, same size. Our neighbors spotted a badger a few weeks ago, so I thought … Continue reading →

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Late evening coyote visit 11_11_22

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Jabo
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Even more September critters!

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Jabo

Our local goat herding service helping with weed control, a camouflaged coyote, baby bull snake slithering on the road and a spooky tarantula on the march in search of a mate (that time of year for the spider’s migrations).

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Critter cornucopia in September

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Jabo

A thirsty bobcat came by for a drink at the bird bath, piñon jays are fighting over sunflower seeds, a finch enjoyed the sprinklers and a badger (sighted by our neighbor) has been excavating our driveway.

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Lizard Sex!

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Jabo

Found these two going at it right out in the open. They are New Mexico Whiptail lizards and they’re the official State of New Mexico reptile. They’re parthenogenic; that is… there are only females and they don’t require males to … Continue reading →

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Bull snake

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Jabo

Our first bull snake of the season and he was about a four footer. He was hiding under our trash bin where I unwittingly was pounding down all the tumbleweeds we collected. He looked pretty dazed but luckily he survived … Continue reading →

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Coyote 4_12_22

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Jabo

The greenbelt in Spring is now alive with the chippering of little prairie pals and that brings a young coyote lookin’ to meet a few!

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Bosque birds 1_25_22

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Jabo

We visited the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge near Socorro, NM to check out the Winter birds. It’s here that Sandhill Cranes, geese and other birds come to roost for the Winter. Sadly, due to the drought (and also … Continue reading →

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Fungie, the Dingle dolphin

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Jabo

I recently learned that the bottlenose dolphin known as Fungie has disappeared. He was a resident of Dingle Bay, Ireland since 1983 and was a major tourist attraction. He swam alongside the fishing boats to catch a meal or a … Continue reading →

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