Yard Gone Wild

They were all clambering to the highest points… urgently moving up- no matter who was in the way

Happy Nuptial Flight Day😄
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Exciting news!

The Ants who live beneath our driveway emerged, and after a bit of grooming- launched themselves into the sky…
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That’s what she says… I think he was hoping they were still a thing

but turned right around to leave, with him dashing after… Opossum romance is complicated😄
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and she arrived 3 minutes later…
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So,
he sauntered into the yard tonight…
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The guys have wide heads and shoulders- plus he’s got his winter coat and some extra reserves for getting through the winter😄

He lives well😄

Opossum is in stealth mode tonight

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A ruby-crowned kinglet along a country road in Guilford County, North Carolina. #birds

Rainy night Opossum date😄

Squirrel version of throwing shade

Yes… unfortunately, I’m uneducated in Squirrel tail sign language 😔

When sending messages by tail waggle- Squirrel prefers a spot that throws shadows… it’s like sayin it twice😄

Opossums out on a date last night… and, as always, ladies first😄

It’s easier to be friends when food is plentiful

Crow doesn’t take on Hawk without backup

None of the yard birds hang out with Hawk… seems like a lonely existence

Sometimes Squirrel is just done with the paparazzi😄

Squirrel’s got some moves😄

Ours has just a sprinkle of white right now and most things were still shut down today- we got coated in ice this weekend but it’s melting fast😅

Red was out there today reminding everyone whose territory this is😄

They maintain the nests year round. One Mom seems like she’s preparing for kits😄

Whatcha got rolled up in there, Squirrel?

Video proof😆

I mean… just because you can survive those temperatures, doesn’t mean you want to😄

I’ve learned to never question Squirrel’s expertise in camera angles😄

Spider friends:
who do you think is descending from this pine tree tonight in 34°F weather?

(As always, camera angle is courtesy of Squirrel😄)