Category Archives: Wildlife

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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Happy Caturday New Year!

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Jabo

Marley has been busy hiding and lounging.

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Finch nests and ravens 7_5_21

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Jabo

We have finches nesting in the new portal who now have a nest thanks to Joan’s ingenuity! Later, a trio of raucous ravens stopped by to be filmed (plainly demonstrating my shakiness in wildlife film documentation). They were interested in … Continue reading →

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Spring Garden 5_21

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Jabo

Despite the lack of water, the garden still manages to put out flowers and provide for the local fauna.Blossoms, bees bunny and more… all below!

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Bullsnake 5_19_21

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Jabo

They are good at camouflage and Joan nearly stepped on this one while we were on our morning walk! In the Youtube video, you can see him using his tongue to track his path. Incredible creatures who keep the mouse … Continue reading →

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Baby bunny mornin’ 5_18_21

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Jabo

By this afternoon, he and his 4 children will be chowing down on our newly planted garden!

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Marls 5_1_21

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Jabo

Marls has taken up hanging out above my mouse pad because it’s that much easier to get a scratch. Old age has its perks.

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Sanibel Island, Florida 4_21

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Jabo

Our first trip out after getting vaccinated. Decided to visit family in Florida and see the Gulf waters on Sanibel Island for my 62nd year of inception! Here are the various critters we saw along the way.

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