Tag Archive: Fauna


Six days to Ground hog day.

The iconic ground hog is in all probability sharpening his senses as we write for his big day.

Ground hog day, Music 👁

ground hog

February 2nd 2023

The criteria for 6 more weeks of winter is the ground hog seeing his shadow and going back to den. this common culture has been a rite of February for many years. The ritual comes from the Dutch community of Pennsylvania and has evolved to a fun activity for many people to have a get together.

Good luck for clouds Thursday next week.

Happy 6 weeks regardless.

Care for those that..

Broken leg Cold weather can hurt birds caught behind File Photo KDG

Broken leg
Cold weather can hurt birds caught behind
File Photo KDG

Sudden onset weather can sometimes catch creatures un aware. This Canada Goose had a broken leg and was struggling to survive.

Frozen rivers and ponds may strand fowl and other birds kudos to those tht keep feeders out for those that are caught by cold weather.

On this Day: December 8th 1813
Beethoven 7th symphony is presented for the first time.

Be it ever so humble….

Urban living: this creature takes advantage of a concrete pad for shelter. Photo KDG

Urban living: this Marmot takes advantage of a concrete pad for shelter.
Photo KDG

The heat of the week makes for creative lodging for some creatures.

On this day: July 14th 1881

Billy the Kid is shot dead by Pat Garrett.

 

Majestic Bird

Blue Heron in the Nicola River

Blue Heron in the Nicola River