Farewell, sweet Stripes. Fly high above the rainbow with your sister Stars. I’ll miss you forever.
Category: Wildlife
Creature Thoughts Jul/Aug 2025: HUMMINGBIRD!
Sometime in late April, just about every year, people who follow me on Facebook will be greeted by a single-word, all-caps post.
HUMMINGBIRD!
Creature Thoughts July/Aug 2024: Marmota monax: The Whistle-pig
Marmota monax: The Whistle-pig. Well-known as a hungry troublemaker around homes and gardens, the lowly woodchuck has its good side, too.
Sept-Oct 2023 Creature Thoughts
Whatever adventures life holds in store for you, know that I send you courage, fortitude, and love. And know that, as long as you have your beloved animal companions beside you (even those who are only now beside you in spirit) … you will never walk alone.
Creature Thoughts, May/June 2023. Tick Myths.
There are many myths and misconceptions about ticks and tick-borne diseases. In the May/June Creature Thoughts, I attempt to dispel a few of these.
Creature Thoughts May/June 2022: “AL-VIN!”
Chipmunks, it appears, have amazing spatial perception. One little fellow was helping himself to my birdseed (most likely a descendant of the critter in the photo), and completely ignoring the dog…until the dog spotted him.
The games began. Kira ran to the full length of the leash, which brought her to about eight feet from the trees. That striped varmint eyed the exact distance, knew right away that the dog’s reach was limited, and ran.
Right toward Kira.
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