turkey visitor

 a turkey has decided to start visiting the feeding area of the yard

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Camera Critters #116

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my week in nature

Last weeks buds are this weeks blooms.

...this is one of the most interesting things i've seen...

After the worst rain/flood we've had a couple of holes showed

up in the flower beds.  Upon inspecting them we found that water

was moving below the surface of the soil at a pretty decent pace

and the soil eventually gave way and caved in.

I thought this was a pretty cool form of nature.  If you click on

photo to enlarge you can see the water much better.

I really like the way new growth looks in front of tree bark.

It's been a buggy Spring so far.

I finally captured a cardinal pic I'm happy with.

These are two of the five chipmunks I've counted at the feeders.

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season's teetering

It is amazing how the weather can change so drastically.

Snow and ice for days and then....
Sunny and in the 40's the next.
This sunset shot is from Thursday evening.

It was so nice out the last few days I decided to
check out the river that curves throughout town.

Here is the view from the opposite side of
the street from the previous photo.

While driving through town I was shocked to
come across a deer making its way around.

As the season's mix it up I know we are not
yet done with the cold snow filled days.
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Signs of the Season/Nature Notes is hosted by Rambling Woods

snow tracks

drag marks most likely from a buck
not sure what critter made these tracks

squirrel tracks

my own boot tracks

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Signs of the Season/Nature Notes is hosted by Rambling Woods

another rabbit

This rabbit caught me off guard as I came around our fence.

As you can see I took advantage of it freezing instead of running.

Camera Critters #79
Hosted by Misty Dawn

squirrel hiding in electrical wires

photohunt: electric
PhotoHunter is hosted by TNChick

Camera Critters #75
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rabbit

Michigan - August 2009

Camera Critters #73
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ducks

Woodland Lake, MI - August 2009