This has been a pretty active summer for the critters that live in and around our garden. The crows have been very busy (and noisy I might add). This Mama Crow is the one that comes to our garden for treats.
In the pic below, you can see her feeding her youngster.
We also have another Raccoon family living under our house this summer. Last year they only stayed a couple of weeks, but this group is not moving out. A Have-A-Heart trap has been set out for these critters. So far, they have taken the bait two nights in a row and left the trap door sprung and the cage...empty! Smart little guys, huh?
The cage has now been moved to a new area of the garden for yet another try. Once caught, we will brick up the hole they dug under the deck to get inside. Country living is sometimes for the birds. Or the raccoons....depending how you look at it. ;-)
Hope you are enjoying your week end.
xo Colette
We have been having amazing summer weather this year! I've been in my "garden" every day, all day, neglecting just about everything else in life. But it's just so peaceful with the birds singing and butterflies flitting around!
Posted by: Alicia | July 15, 2009 at 01:37 AM
Hi Alicia,
Nice to "see" you again! I agree, our weather has been great this summer! Glad you're enjoying time in your garden. Nature is so soothing to the soul. I've been doing a lot of hanging out in my garden too. Oh the joy of it.
xo Colette
Posted by: colette | July 16, 2009 at 01:27 AM