Category Archives: Cats and outdoor wildlife

The battle for space

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Donna

My original plan for today was to go to work.  But I had an unexpected day off due to high winds in the DC and surrounding areas.  The weather team on TV said stay home if you can.  Schools closed … Continue reading →

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Recent visitors to our yard stopped in for breakfast.

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Donna
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Oh, deer…

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Donna

We seem to get a lot more deer in our yard than we used to. While they used to come around “once in a while,” they now seem to come to our yard on a daily, or rather, nightly basis. … Continue reading →

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Why I love to be up at 5:00 in the morning on weekends

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Donna

On weekends, I love the early part of the day between 5 a.m. and maybe 8 a.m. or so. Before we humans start in on our necessary but noisy activities. It’s quiet out here where we live. The main road … Continue reading →

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deer visits yard rabbit and birds come by for breakfast   the squirrel who chased the rabbit We have new neighbor.  A rabbit.   Although we have a woodsy yard that has been declared a Backyard Wildlife Habitat by the National … Continue reading →

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Donna | Leave a comment

Backyard bird watching

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Donna

 Just some of the birds that visit our yard. I love to sit outside on the patio swing, which really isn’t on the patio, but is in the backyard facing the woods, bird feeders and the bird bath.  To be … Continue reading →

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I’ve been keeping a close eye on the cardinal family that lives in our butterfly bush, which happens to be right outside of our living room window.  I can see pretty well from the window, but, sometimes I go out … Continue reading →

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A Deer In Our Yard

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Donna

This deer visited our yard Saturday evening.  I love when they come to visit–as long as they stay out of our garden!  Bob put a nice tall deer – or rather – no deer fence around the garden.  It does … Continue reading →

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I love where we live

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Donna

I have been opening the windows and keeping the radio/TV off—so nice to just listen to the birds!  I love where our house is located.  We can walk to the main road and you hear the traffic noise.  Other than … Continue reading →

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