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Richard
02-14-2014, 12:25 AM
Near as I can tell, this visitor I posted about the other day was a Peregrine Falcon.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=55688&size=1

Richard
02-16-2014, 11:55 PM
I went out this morning and spotted these two large red-tailed hawks sitting in a pine tree across the street.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=52941&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=52941)

Kat2
02-17-2014, 01:36 AM
Such pretty birds they are! But, having lost chickens to them, I'm not a fan. (It's not like there weren't pesky rabbits and squirrels to dine on that I've been told taste just like chicken!)

And then there are raccoons that I doubt taste like chickens though they sure love to kill them. They only take a little taste. Wasteful animals they are.

So I'm visiting 150 miles south of where I live. Friday the neighbor across the street came over to report a raccoon acting very odd under a tree in his back yard; it was lethargic so probably not rabid but not healthy. My friend and I told him to call animal control. Apparently he did but, when they didn't call back or show up, he went out with his wife leaving a babysitter in charge. Fortunately I'd asked to see the creature and could walk the officer who eventually showed up where to find the body without expecting the babysitter to get involved. (How much extra would that charge be? ) He looped it up and concurred that it was already not long for this world.

Silly tale, I know. But I was glad to see it gone. One less chicken killer, sweet corn taster and trash can disruptor in the gene pool. I have yet to see one wash their food...

Richard
02-17-2014, 01:22 PM
I like the raccoons in my neighborhood and other places I've lived in southern California. They feed primarily on grubs (insect larvae) in the ground and don't bother my fruits or vegetables. I'm happy to have them as visitors.

The local hawks have learned that the chicken pen and coup a few houses away is an impenetrable fortress. Instead, they concentrate on keeping the vole, gopher, rabbit, snake, and chihuahua population under control.

Kat2
02-17-2014, 06:18 PM
I knew west coasters are infinitely more relaxed than east coasters but had no idea even the wildlife was more laid back. Cool.

BTW, the only chicken I lost to a hawk was the one that wandered into the uncovered run. However, a mink, 2 coons and a skunk penetrated the barn; they were dispatched. (I would not have been so angry if they hadn't insisted on killing 2 to 4 instead of dining on 1.)

bengal tiger nanas
03-19-2014, 06:08 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=55730 this was taken by a friend, about a quater mile from my home.we have seen two flying above us .never this close.

bengal tiger nanas
03-19-2014, 08:03 PM
about ten years ago,the state was asking for all siteings. they dont ask now.they tell me they have 3 known nest in this area

bengal tiger nanas
04-18-2014, 06:36 PM
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=55855&size=1http://http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=55855&size=1this guy kept at the window for two days.his lady was in the bush just outside the window.

cincinnana
04-25-2014, 09:37 AM
Last summers sighting....G Raff.


http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a575/hostafarian/100_1478_zps50c24b68.jpg (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/hostafarian/media/100_1478_zps50c24b68.jpg.html)

TRAY
04-25-2014, 11:25 AM
lol

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cincinnana
05-04-2014, 06:16 AM
Look close for this annual event.
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/110357684@N02/14120815593" title="Untitled by Hostafarian, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7194/14120815593_92f2429c04_b.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="Untitled"></a>

Richard
05-04-2014, 10:02 PM
Look close for this annual event.

It's a beautiful photo ... but what are we looking at?

crazy banana
05-05-2014, 12:13 AM
It's a beautiful photo ... but what are we looking at?

A fawn to the right of the tree in the center.

cincinnana
05-05-2014, 05:51 AM
It's a beautiful photo ... but what are we looking at?

Here is another photo but a little closer .

<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/110357684@N02/14077627626" title="Untitled by Hostafarian, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2919/14077627626_774e80111b_o.jpg" width="488" height="275" alt="Untitled"></a>

caliboy1994
05-12-2014, 02:15 PM
Euphydryas chalcedona, Mt. Diablo.

http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t464/musamaniac/Other%20plants/Go%20take%20a%20hike/Mt%20Diablo%205-4-2014/ef699a02-7935-4d45-ba64-765242e73eb0_zps3d4ffcb6.jpg

cincinnana
05-12-2014, 09:17 PM
Eastern box turtle.
This pic is over a year old......I just saw him today in the woods under some brush......wow.

Note his notched shell behind his head, thats his signature.

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cincinnana
05-20-2014, 01:58 PM
This fella ate most of the low hanging flower buds off a Clematis before photo was taken.

<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/110357684@N02/13986810309" title="Untitled by Hostafarian, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7396/13986810309_ee3c090361_c.jpg" width="800" height="600" alt="Untitled"></a>

pmurphy
05-20-2014, 04:56 PM
This was taken last spring on my Mother's property....she lives in the interior of the province about 45 minutes from the nearest town and has all kinds of wildlife: from deer, elk and moose to bears (black and grizzly), wolves and wild cats (cougar and lynx) so a morning stroll can be VERY interesting.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=52798&size=1

cincinnana
05-27-2014, 08:12 PM
A feral turkey eating all the sweet sugary buds off my Clematis.
I love when the turkeys infest my yard each year..raising young.
They are here for a few weeks (after they eat all my plants and bugs and then move on).
Truly.... these guys at night nest on my home and in the trees....
They will even follow you around the yard looking for handouts.

.<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/110357684@N02/14252019131" title="Untitled by Hostafarian, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5473/14252019131_070b905592_c.jpg" width="800" height="600" alt="Untitled"></a>

cincinnana
06-12-2014, 09:59 PM
A toad amongst mini hostas and ferns.
Sounds like a Chinese dish...
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Snookie
06-13-2014, 12:11 PM
http://s27.postimg.org/yzpgoljs3/001.jpg (http://postimage.org/)
adult image (http://postimage.org/)

cincinnana
06-13-2014, 01:07 PM
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adult image (http://postimage.org/)
Congratulations.....you are now officially a beekeeper.:woohoonaner:

Snookie
06-13-2014, 02:57 PM
Congratulations.....you are now officially a beekeeper.:woohoonaner:

Groovy, thanks...I'm finding out dat these "girls" are cheaper to "keep" them these girls are too...lol

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cincinnana
06-14-2014, 08:48 AM
Groovy, thanks...I'm finding out dat these "girls" are cheaper to "keep" them these girls are too...lol

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I agree, you got to keep those pollinators happy!!:woohoonaner:

cincinnana
06-20-2014, 06:09 PM
Ant Lions..
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/110357684@N02/14292426882" title="Untitled by Hostafarian, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2938/14292426882_356bd4f355_c.jpg" width="800" height="600" alt="Untitled"></a>

Abnshrek
06-20-2014, 06:28 PM
My new Yard Dog.. on duty.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/Gator062014_zpsc959f28b.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/Gator062014_zpsc959f28b.jpg.html)

Kat2
06-20-2014, 06:33 PM
My new Yard Dog.. on duty.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/Gator062014_zpsc959f28b.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/Gator062014_zpsc959f28b.jpg.html)How did he taste?

cincinnana
06-20-2014, 06:35 PM
My new Yard Dog.. on duty.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/Gator062014_zpsc959f28b.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/Gator062014_zpsc959f28b.jpg.html)
:08:
That will be good in your smoker once you fatten her up.....

Kat2
06-20-2014, 06:44 PM
:08:
That will be good in your smoker once you fatten her up.....Looks like a boy to me...just sayin'.

Richard
06-20-2014, 08:04 PM
Looks like a boy to me...just sayin'.

For those of us who do not live in the land of insects and reptiles, someone who identifies the sex of 'gators by photo is a sorry situation.

Abnshrek
06-20-2014, 08:17 PM
How did he taste?

I don't know, but saw a hide on the side the road.. So someone is eating gator tonight..

Kat2
06-20-2014, 08:49 PM
I don't know, but saw a hide on the side the road.. So someone is eating gator tonight..Neat. Now get you a "hide" to place by side of the road...I won't report you but I would like a taste report. :ha:

cincinnana
06-20-2014, 09:06 PM
Manini wrapped venison........Veninini..:08:
Now thats good stuff!!!!
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Abnshrek
06-20-2014, 09:19 PM
I just became a Hermet Crab Farmer.. :^)

http://i1362.photobucket.com/albums/r698/Bucko13f/HermetCrabs062014_zps295b94d8.jpg (http://s1362.photobucket.com/user/Bucko13f/media/HermetCrabs062014_zps295b94d8.jpg.html)

Kat2
06-20-2014, 09:26 PM
I caught a conk in my little crab trap the other night but took it back to the river and let it go. Conk is very good but this was a baby. Maybe 2 bites...and I don't know how to cook it...