Let the (wildlife) games begin!

Now that spring is springing, signs of wildlife are showing themselves. This is very exciting for me. I've been looking forward to this ever since we've moved in.  Sure, I've seen a few deer along the roads, but other than a few birds and squirrels, there hasn't been much to get excited about at the house.  Until now :-)


Last weekend my brother and sister in law came for a short visit. As we were saying our goodbyes in the driveway, a turkey swooped down from a nearby tree and landed in the side yard, and then proceeded to run across the neighbor's backyard in to the woods. That was pretty fun, considering we were so close to the action. Also, running birds have always made me laugh. I think it's the waddle.


A few days ago, when my parents took the dogs for a walk in our subdivision, they saw deer tracks. I know there are deer around, I just haven't seen any yet. So now I have proof they're around, just not around MY house, yet.

Gobble gobble!

Today, I saw more turkeys! I just happened to notice one of my dogs was very fixated on something she was seeing outside, so I looked. In the backyard, beyond the fence, were four turkeys! Four turkeys, just moseying along, pecking at the ground. I managed to get a picture, but two of them had already made their way in to the woods.


The ladybugs were in full force on my back porch. Not surprising, considering it was such a warm day.  I did find something else of interest on my screened-in porch, a butterfly. It was unlike any butterfly I've ever seen before.

  
I'm eager and excited to see what other wildlife adventures the rest of spring and summer holds for us!