debnh's Journal

This morning around 6:30am my dog Juno got skunked. She's 7 and this is at least her 4th time getting skunked. I try to be careful mornings and evenings - keeping her on long leash if possible - still happened. After spraying (which I think I heard) the skunk just waddled away in no hurry.

All this unfolded before my coffee - even before Juno did her business.

At least it was warmer (30 degrees) so I kept her on porch until I got the bathtub, skunk stuff, etc. etc. ready.

I like skunks - they just do their thing at their own pace - but if a nosy dog sticks her snout right in there - this is what happens.

Will it happen again? - probably.

2/25/19 - A Female Red Bellied Woodpecker came in to the suet feeder. There is a Male that comes in regularly. I hope they connect. Not sure of Red Bellied Woodpecker courtships.

She lacked the red crown and seems a bit smaller - though haven't seen them together to compare.