Fauna and other natural things

[ab_grp]

A roadrunner (same one?) graced our patio again outside my office window.  This time, it fell into the same trap as all the other birds out there.  I guess my office window has a mirror effect during most of the day.  Many birds like to sit on our loveseat and peck at the window, or they fly into it, or what have you.  I usually take pictures of them but had to go out and tell the road runner to scram.  Its beak was like nails on a chalkboard.    There were three little baby birds out there last week, and one was trying to gnaw on the screen.  Who knows.

[nebo113]

A roadrunner (same one?) graced our patio again outside my office window.  This time, it fell into the same trap as all the other birds out there.  I guess my office window has a mirror effect during most of the day.  Many birds like to sit on our loveseat and peck at the window, or they fly into it, or what have you.  I usually take pictures of them but had to go out and tell the road runner to scram.  Its beak was like nails on a chalkboard.    There were three little baby birds out there last week, and one was trying to gnaw on the screen.  Who knows.

In the past, two hummingbirds, at different times, flew beak first into window screens.....and got stuck.  As I stood there like an idiot, they backed themselves out.

[ab_grp]

A roadrunner (same one?) graced our patio again outside my office window.  This time, it fell into the same trap as all the other birds out there.  I guess my office window has a mirror effect during most of the day.  Many birds like to sit on our loveseat and peck at the window, or they fly into it, or what have you.  I usually take pictures of them but had to go out and tell the road runner to scram.  Its beak was like nails on a chalkboard.    There were three little baby birds out there last week, and one was trying to gnaw on the screen.  Who knows.

In the past, two hummingbirds, at different times, flew beak first into window screens.....and got stuck.  As I stood there like an idiot, they backed themselves out.

That gave me a much needed chuckle to picture! Birds are not the smartest sometimes.  I will never forget the one that decided to slam into the window on my left and nearly startle me right off of my chair.  Bad timing, as a very loud amber alert and just exploded on my phone from my right.  That was some very unneeded excitement in the span of about 2 seconds.

There was a little teenage bunny out back yesterday.  It always makes me laugh to see them freeze as though we won't see them if they're not in motion right in the middle of the yard.  They are so skittish! Luckily, they usually settle down and get back to their grassy meals. 

[apl68]

Yesterday a tiny lizard that we've been seeing out around the staff entrance was observed nosing around the door handle.  Almost like it was trying to break in.  I thought we could trust lizards better than that!

[Parasaurolophus]

Tiny dead garter snake today. Also a dead mouse or shrew being devoured by wasps.

[hmaria1609]

Saw a deer on the side of the road as I was driving home from work last night. It was after 8 pm and already dark. (Seems like it's getting darker earlier nowadays) Fortunately there was a nearby street light so I could spot the deer. Just be on the look out for 'em at night; there won't always be a street light or lights from neighbors' houses.

[mamselle]

Yesterday a tiny lizard that we've been seeing out around the staff entrance was observed nosing around the door handle.  Almost like it was trying to break in.  I thought we could trust lizards better than that!

Glossie Fink-Nottle!

Alas, we knew you well...

M.

[apl68]

Big, loud neighbor dog
With a voice that shakes the ground
Why do you bark so?
I'm picking my own flowers
On my own side of the fence

[apl68]

The flowers are gardenias.  Both of my gardenia bushes have now flowered three times this year.  I've only ever known them to do it once a year before.  My yard, house, and office all smell like gardenias now!  It's delightful.  And I've had some to give to staff members.

I don't know why they're doing so well.  I guess something about the combination of alternating wet and dry spells this summer has resulted in optimum conditions for them.

[mamselle]

Yesterday a tiny lizard that we've been seeing out around the staff entrance was observed nosing around the door handle.  Almost like it was trying to break in.  I thought we could trust lizards better than that!

Glossie Fink-Nottle!

Alas, we knew you well...

M.

Just for the uninitiated:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwIDgUp2S2E

Betcha can't watch just one....

M.

[FishProf]

Challenge accepted.


Damn.

[mamselle]

Yes, the Drones and their associated genetic affiliates are a species all their own...

;--}

M.

[apl68]

And the gardenias just keep coming!  I normally don't see them after early summer, and now I've got them in the middle of September.  I'm not complaining--but it is weird.

[hmaria1609]

And the gardenias just keep coming!  I normally don't see them after early summer, and now I've got them in the middle of September.  I'm not complaining--but it is weird.

Snap a few photos of them while they're in bloom!  It'll make for a fun story to tell down the road.

[Parasaurolophus]

A doe and a fawn came up to the door just now. That was nice!