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Category Archives: Wildlife
Flocks o’ fauna
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
Bull Snake 7_13_23
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).
Coyote brunch 2_15_23
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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Snow 11_14_22
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
Even more September critters!
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).
Critter cornucopia in September
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!
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
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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