Post your yard and pond visitors

[Hound Heaven]

As I was waking up this morning I could hear little owlet nearby so checking the cameras was a priority.
This little dufus reminds me of a little kid jumping into a mudpuddle - not an owlet pouncing into a lotus tub then looking around to see who noticed Owlet in the tub

 

[SarahT]

We have these huge 3” lubber grasshoppers, that come in beautiful colors. Fortunately, the mockingbirds usually pick them off before they do much damage.

Around here, lubbers will eat any and everything. The word is the only thing that takes out a lubber grasshopper is a Size 13 shoe (thank goodness a kindly 6'6" house guest left me one for that purpose after he helped de-lubber the back yard.)

 

[j.w]

As I was waking up this morning I could hear little owlet nearby so checking the cameras was a priority.
This little dufus reminds me of a little kid jumping into a mudpuddle - not an owlet pouncing into a lotus tub then looking around to see who noticed Owlet in the tub

I clicked but cannot see, says album is empty.

 

[Hound Heaven]

I clicked but cannot see, says album is empty.

Apologies...let's try this one. https://photos.app.goo.gl/CXb8hFtEnGYbpZso7

 

[GBBUDD]

that worked thats a good size owl.

 

[Hound Heaven]

that worked thats a good size owl.

Glad the link worked. I'd imagine they are about a foot tall but they weigh very little.
Here's another vid ( sorry it's jumpy) just for scale also to show how incredibly lucky I am that they are so comfortable being close to us! Yesterday I pulled up my garden kneepad/chair thingy and sat with this kid for almost 2 hours! Maybe 20 feet apart?? https://photos.app.goo.gl/PHwWKfckrTRH7Wjw6 I LOVE OWL SEASON

 

[j.w]

Apologies...let's try this one. https://photos.app.goo.gl/CXb8hFtEnGYbpZso7

Thought he could walk on water. He will learn the ropes

 

[Hound Heaven]

He/she will be gone soon so I'll post 'em while I can... he/she sat 15 ft from my fence for 2 hours trying to nap. Calling for the food truck the whole while Even while asleep: https://photos.app.goo.gl/6LbH6q9ktH5Pwcpx6

Here's a little stretch: https://photos.app.goo.gl/N12SwboL41WJP4W66

Just the most precious thing I've ever been allowed to witness. Late yesterday it was on my fence, course it was nearly dark, when a parent brought him a snack. I was about 10 feet away

 

[rubyduby]

While sitting outside relaxing (translation: plotting the next pond adjustment) yesterday I kept hearing the little owlet. You can always hear him calling out to the folks, I imagine he/she is saying how HUNGRY he is I didn't have to look far, he/she was directly behind the bog ...
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I can't imagine being gifted with that scene Hound Heaven...So precious!

 

[BobDE]

I have had wood duck boxes for 24 years. I have only witnessed the ducklings coming out of the boxes 3 times. Today was one of those days! Fathers Day came a day late for Wayne and Wanda!

 

[j.w]

Awwwwwwwwwww, sweet

 

[Hound Heaven]

I have had wood duck boxes for 24 years. I have only witnessed the ducklings coming out of the boxes 3 times. Today was one of those days! Fathers Day came a day late for Wayne and Wanda!


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Just look at them all! Congratulations ?? times!

 

[GBBUDD]

I hate you all ! best i get is a bunny or a woodchuck............ amazing ...... thats what i get for living in a populated area

 

[Hound Heaven]

I have been fearing that the little owlet might have moved on to find it's own territory, but not yet! First thing today it was plopped on my fence then over to the popup tent and finally onto the lotus tub. I was expecting that a frog or goldfish might be the prey but alas, it was a poor hyacinth that was it's victim

a victim was carefully selected and then...https://youtu.be/5fUqG7K7vOg

Boy I love this little owlet - I will be so sad to see it grow up and move on but that's how things work.

 

[rubyduby]

I have been fearing that the little owlet might have moved on to find it's own territory, but not yet! First thing today it was plopped on my fence then over to the popup tent and finally onto the lotus tub. I was expecting that a frog or goldfish might be the prey but alas, it was a poor hyacinth that was it's victim View attachment 158450View attachment 158451View attachment 158452

a victim was carefully selected and then...https://youtu.be/5fUqG7K7vOg

Boy I love this little owlet - I will be so sad to see it grow up and move on but that's how things work.

Yes, it will be sad, but maybe there's a chance that he/she will nest close to you in the future. I would live in a shack if I could witness this in my yard!