LIFE AT THE COTTAGE

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Time Travel Thursday #35 - Cottage Critters, Too!


CHECK OUT ALL THE DETAILS FOR THE PARTY HERE!



Welcome to the 35th Time Travel Thursday linky party at the Brambleberry Cottage.

Are you ready for our next trip back in time and into the future?

Okay, here we go!


About a month ago, I showed you some of the critters of Brambleberry Cottage, and I thought you might like to see a few more.

I came upon this guy—actually almost stepped on him—as he was making his way to the frog pond, last summer.

That's what we call the little watering hole at the edge of our woods. 

It's where the locals (the deer, rabbits, foxes, frogs, etc.) hang out, have a drink, and socialize.


This little lady is a frequent visitor.

She likes a well-rounded diet—as evidenced by the fruit and berries she eats from our trees and bushes, by day and...


the sunflower seeds she gleans beneath the sweet-tweets' feeders, at night.


As a matter of fact, we have quiet a few nighttime guests—especially once the trees and bushes load up with delectable fruit.

Unfortunately, my rose bushes are also considered delicacies by the deer.

We consider it a small price to pay to be able to enjoy the frequent visits of our woodland friends.  ; )


This sweet little guy spent several nights in our chicken coop, a few years ago.

He had been hit by a car—near our farm—but not killed.

The Yankee brought him home to treat his wounds and to rehabilitate him.

As it turned out, we were able to locate a professional rehabilitator and felt she could do a much better job.


So, a few days later, she loaded him into a pet carrier and carted him off to her own farm.


Besides deer, turkey are probably the most common of the wild creatures that visit us.

And they're not the least bit concerned about visiting—even in November!

So now you have an idea of some of the critters we get to experience around the cottage.

And, as I said before, there are many we see that I've been unable to capture on film, thus far—foxes, coyotes, hawks, vultures, and more.

But then...

there are those I have been able to "capture"—up close and personal—that I would have been happier to have never encountered—


like these canebrake rattlesnakes, the Yankee is holding!

From the moment we found this little farm, on the edge of a national forest, surrounded by nothing but trees and the beauty of nature, I've said this was our very own slice of paradise.

I just wasn't counting on snakes in the garden!

But then, we're not the first to encounter an ugly old snake in the midst of paradise!  ; )

Joining Susan for Outdoor Wednesday.


IF YOU LINK TO THE PARTY, PLEASE BE SURE TO LINK BACK TO THE BRAMBLEBERRY COTTAGE ON YOUR BLOG.



19 comments:

  1. Ok I was fine until the snakes! yikes!!! I love capturing photos of the critters that visit us too.

    http://ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com/2010/04/who-are-critters-in-my-neighborhood.html

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  2. Hi Liz, It's fun to visit with all your critters. You'd have to have a camera with you 24/7 to capture all of your friendly visitors. Your Yankee is a brave hunter to be holding those huge snakes. How did he catch them and what did he do with them?

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  3. I love your critters, but those snakes yuck!
    Did you ever get an update on Bambi?

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  4. Wow..you DO have a lot of God's creatures running around your place. How exciting.
    Thanks so much for hosting this meme..
    I only have a vintage plate, fork and silver pie server in my photo of Lemon pie..hope this is enuf for the Time Travel. :)

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  5. Wow you sure have a lot of friends visiting your cottage. Sounds like paradise. Linking up to time travel Thursdays. And yes I proved him wrong. check out my entry #15.
    Bonne Journée
    Caroline

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  6. Oh wow, Liz, How amazing is it to have a deer as a visitor? That is precious!!! Happy Time Travel Thursday!
    XO

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  7. Wow, you do have a lot of animals on your farm. I would not like the snakes either. That is great that you helped the fawn.
    Thanks for hosting your wonderful blog party.
    Hope you have a great week!
    ~ Julie

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  8. Everything is wonderful but the snakes, it's awful!
    Luckily, in my country there are no such snakes were terrible and I do not like them:)

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  9. I like your friendly visitors:-)
    Thanks for hosting each week.
    Have a great day, hugs Biljana

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  10. You had me at that baby deer, until I got to those snakes. I am an animal loving creature, but the snakes can stay far away :) Wow, they are big! You are so lucky to see all the beautiful animals. Thanks for hosting the party!

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  11. What a cute deer. I can't believe you catch snakes. I am terrified of them, whenever I see one I scream my lungs out. We have every kind of poisonous snake present here in Lower AL. They don't come in the yard though we have dogs and cats.

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  12. Liz. Snakes? Big ones. The Yankee gets an extra hug for dealing w/ that! (great pic, by the way.)

    Hey, I'm #30. Oh to be 30 again.

    xo J.
    http://beeskneesbungalow.blogspot.com/

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  13. We have all the same little friends you ave Liz, but God help me if I ever see snakes that size in my yard!

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  14. Look at all your little friends!!
    How fun!!!
    I live on a little farm and have lots of visitors too!
    Lately 2 little fawns eating all my new grass!

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  15. I love all of your precious critter ~ except of course the two snakes! How did your hubby ever have the nerve to grab both of them and then how did you have the nerve to take the picture? I would have fainted into a heap on the grass!! Thanks for the party.

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  16. We live next to a large lake and park on the edge of town and we too have lots of critters. Love seeing them, I'm just not too fond of what the deer do to my hydrangea bushes! Thanks for the party, just linked up.
    hugs,
    Debra

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  17. This is my first time to link with your party and I'm excited! What a great post and fun party! Thanks! ♥

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  18. I'm a new follower and I enjoyed reading your blog! Found you through my MIL @ Fleur Cottage.
    Thanks for hosting!

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