Suburban Wildlife

Where we can watch and relate to wildlife in a suburban backyard.
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Sunday, September 26, 2010

Now Hear This....


This one can be a regular chatterbox - eve while eating.

Heads Up!


These fearless little birds will even land on the camera - or my head while I try to take their picture.

Weeds?


Perhaps a weed, but this will continue blooming right up 'till he have a hard frost.

New Fall Blooms -


But the ferns are fiished.

Zucchini Refuses to Quit!


The colder weather seems to encourage more fruit.

Monday, September 20, 2010

I Say, What Do You Think You're Doing?


Mr Fuzzytail seems to object to me taking photos while he is eating. He decided not to argue the point and continued swiping the bird's dinner.

Mrs. Fuzzytail


OK, whats on for dessert?

Mr. Fuzzytail


Well where there is a bird feeder, there will be squirrels. I also noticed Mrs. Fuzzytail is around more often - and looking like she might be nursing some young critters. I will try to get a photo of her later.

Zooming In


These little characters are making themselves right at home. But what can one do when they insist on sometimes perching right on the camera? Lots more to follow.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

A Time of Change!


The days are much shorter. The baby raccoons are now as big as their parents. Many of the birds have long since departed for warmer places, as have the monarch butterflies. The squirrels are fat and sassier than ever. The chickadees have moved in - you will see a lot of them from now on - I hope. These tiny birds seem fearless and friendly. ATB! More to come.....

Many of these!


The spiders have reached their full size - but not much time left for them now. They are also in danger from the hunting wasps.

The Wasps Are Swarming


As well as the hornets, bees, and a number of other flying critters. The urge to gather in more food becomes frantic as the weather gets colder.

The ferns are finished...


But the black eye susan is hanging in there.

Finished for the Season (Echinacea magnus)


But promises to be many more blooms next year. It's all part of the cycle.

I have no idea...


It's a small tree loaded with berries. I have no idea what it is though I notice the birds seem to avoid it. Do you know what it might be?

Baloon Flower


This wild flower is still adding new blooms in spite of the cool weather.

Wild Rose Shrub


This strong shrub refuses to quit - wild and wonderful

Smoke Bush


New growth for next year.

New Life on Cedar