Gathering of Bucks

While it is not so unusual to see a gathering of bucks as rutting season nears, it seems a bit early to see a group now.  This afternoon when I looked out the window, there were six bucks hanging out near the pond.  Shortly after I put some corn out, they came on up.  There are two that I see daily but new ones had arrived from somewhere.

All of the doe hung back in the tree line while the bucks gorged themselves.  There was quit a bit of chasing and attempting to show dominance among the bucks.  The little fawn just walked among them trying to get someone to play.

Of all days not to have the trail camera out!  I was shooting through the window as I was afraid that any attempt to open one up would send them running so they are not the best.  Here are a few.

Crowded Tree House

The young raccoons have grown so much and are quite active.  On days that are overcast like today, the Mom raccoon appears to have her hands full on attempting to keep the youngsters from heading out.

They are so cute and fun to watch but they are a challenge to keep out of things under the garage,  They keep setting off the motion spotlights so I have finally just cut them off.

Back On Line

After almost a month of computer and internet issues, I am close to having things resolved.  Windows 10 auto update crashed my computer.  When I restored back to Windows 7, the computer began having issues.  To top it all off, AT&T then cut the DSL connection to force everyone to go to the U-verse which has been a nightmare.  I have been averaging 18 losses per hour so basically trying to do anything on the internet has been an exercise in frustration.  Late this afternoon they finally notified me they would be running a new line.

A new computer.....back with Windows 7 has me back on line again.  Microsoft tried to slip back in tonight and do the auto-update but I got it stopped.

One of the doe showed up with her fawn on Saturday afternoon.  Then the heavy barrage of fireworks Sunday and Monday night sort of spooked them.  I saw them come back up late this afternoon.







I have been having such a time with one of the young raccoons.  It is definitely very curious and if I don't take in the bird feeders at night, thinks they are its own private diner.  Yesterday afternoon I watched them waiting for the edge of dark to come down from their tree.  The younger one kept trying to engage the adult in play.

It is going to be a miserably hot, muggy week this week so not sure I will be going out much.