Observations by kalamurphyking

Baby Possum Tries Out The Big Fountain
Baby climbed down from my small fountain & trotted over to my large fountain. Had to try the water there too.
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This was my view looking out my window. Last shot I got of this cutie as he left my yard with a full belly.

The Magic Of Rain Pools
Spring thunderstorms can leave enchanted small rain pools in low lying meadows & fields. Sometimes concealed on all sides by spring vegetation. They can be magical & worth putting on your water boots and exploring. You never know what you will find.

What's All That Noise?
On days 2 & 3 of the city nature challenge I tried to get a shot of Frack but never saw her. On the 4th & final day I had more luck. Two squirrels had a loud fight at the base of her tree. When I stepped outside to see what the ruckus was, I spotted Frack doing the same thing. She never looked at me, just kept her eyes on the battle below her. So, she got to be counted again for the challenge.

The Adventures Of Baby Possum
I looked out my window & spotted this cutie under my birdfeeder in the middle of the afternoon. Just look at that adorable little face. I've learned that when the tiny ones first venture out on their own, they often forage during the day.

Frack Making Sure She Represents In The City Nature Challenge

iNaturalist is a website and app that identifies all living organisms for anyone who uploads a photo or sound file. Then their observation is added to a worldwide database that scientists and urban biologists can use to track, study and protect wildlife and plant life. Every year there is a worldwide challenge/contest where cities challenge people to get outside & take photos of nature for fun, learning and documenting their local biodiversity over a 4 day period. Results are posted & you can see where your city compares to others all over the world. Since this is my first time to have a resident owl in my owl box, I wanted Frack to be counted. On the first day of the challenge, she only showed herself once, but I was there with my camera & got this shot. Lol, that expression looks like she is saying: "There, are you happy now?"

This one is for the wildflower
Lady Bug On A Daisy
Wildflowers and pollinators are out in force now. Preserved blackland prairies have a nice assortment of biodiversity. The ladybug is going after the tiny insects & in the process, helps to pollinate the flower.

This one is for the ladybug
Lady Bug On A Daisy
Wildflowers and pollinators are out in force now. Preserved blackland prairies have a nice assortment of biodiversity. The ladybug is going after the tiny insects & in the process, helps to pollinate the flower.

Hidden Duck Nest
Not all that well hidden, the white gives her away. I have yet to see a domestic duck or goose with babies at lakes or ponds. I do see domestic Muscovies and Canada geese do it successfully. And the mallards and wood ducks of course. The escaped/dumped ducks and geese don't have the same survival skills.
American Pekin female duck

Bold Beauty
Someone had left cracked corn on the pier & this handsome sparrow was enjoying the feast. It was on one end of the pier, so I moved to the other end and took photos. Surprised to see one of our winter sparrows still hanging around. In beautiful breeding plumage but has not yet left for Canada to find a mate and raise babies. Fueling for the trip.

This one is for the dove
Fun In The Rain
Even on a rainy day, life goes on. The dove is having a shower. I've seen them do this in the bird bath when another bird is splashing water high in the air. The woodpecker just wants to eat. The two ignored each other.

This one is for the woodpecker
Fun In The Rain
Even on a rainy day, life goes on. The dove is having a shower. I've seen them do this in the bird bath when another bird is splashing water high in the air. The woodpecker just wants to eat. The two ignored each other.