Spring is here. Sandhill cranes flying overhead all morning.

#birds
#sandhillcranes
#flyovers

A walk on the beach. High winds, whitecaps, and Chicago.

#walkonthebeach
#highwinds
#chicago
#whitecaps

These two young ones visit the feeders every morning with their Mom. Looks like one of them is having some fun stretching his legs.

#backyard
#deer
#birdfeeders
#havingfun

This big Tom must of seen his reflection in the sun room windows and jumped up on the window ledge to check it out

#turkeys
#birds
#backyard
#birdfeeders
#sunroom

A snow globe type snow this morning and this squirrel takes a seat to eat and enjoy

#snow
#squirrel
#birdfeeders
#backyard

I bet this one slept right through groundhog day.

#groundhogday
#fortywinks
#comfortable

Looks like the kids are having some fun today playing in the snow. They must be hungry, I put down corn and filled the feeders three times today.

#deer
#birdfeeders
#backyard
#snowstorm

We have heated houses with cameras for our feral colony of six so we can check on them. They have been with us for several years all TNR.

Occasionally we'll get a raccoon, possum or in this case a groundhog staying the night in one of the houses. Looks like this one is really enjoying the comforts.

Our boy is just too tired to play anymore

#cats
#toys
#naptime

Some strutting turkeys this morning at the feeders. Displaying their feathers.

#birds
#birdfeeders
#turkeys
#tailfeaters

Water is so important during the winter.

Just got our submersible heaters. Use one for the outdoor cats and one for the birdbath by feeders.

The birdbath is getting lots and lots of use. Not only by the birds, but squirrels, turkeys, and deer too.

#birdbath
#birdfeeders
#backyard
#wildlife

Female red finch taking some time to enjoy the Christmas decorations

#birds
#fronyard

Photo bombing the cat camera at feeding station

#birds
#birdfeeders
#catstation

What are you still doing here?

#birds
#Robin
#birdbath
#birdfeeders

Think these owls are having a conversation about the super moon.

#backyard
#owls
#birds

White breasted nuthatch enjoying a drink of water. Water froze up overnight. Put more out this morning and the birdbath has been busy all morning.

#nuthatch
#birdbath
#backyard
#birds

Stretching those wings this morning at the feeders

#birds
#birdfeeders
#backyard
#turkey

Our outdoor cats from back to front CB (Cinderella Boy), Maxie, and Zorro line up at 5:30 am for breakfast and every evening at 5 pm for dinner.

Their Mom, Mitzy, joins them most days. All were TNR two years ago.

#cats
#TNR
#backyard

Turkeys single file on their way to feeders this morning. Left them apples, corn, and sunflower seeds.

A good meal before the heavy snow hits.

#birds
#birdfeeders
#Turkeys
#backyard
#firstsnowfall

Spish spash I was taking a bath

#birds
#birdbath
#backyard
#robin

Stopping by again this morning for a snack and a quick drink

#birds
#birdfeeders
#birdbath
#backyard
#turkeys

Blue Jays enjoying breakfast special at the feeders

#birds
#birdfeeders
#bluejays
#backyard

The boys are back in town

#birds
#birdfeeders
#turkeys
#ba

More video of groundhog getting comfortable in our kitty condos the other night

#groundhog
#kittycondo
#wildlife
#sleepyone

Well, we caught this groundhog on camera trying to find a comfy spot in one of our kitty condos the other night.

Finding a comfortable spot must have been exhausting, though. Love the sigh at the end of the video.

#groundhog
#kittycondo
#wildlife
#backyard
#sleepyone

Ever since we saw Wild Robot with our grandchildren, I like these little ones. This one's taking time for a photo opportunity.

#possums
#wildlife

Sun rise over the smokey mountains this morning. It's a beautiful morning

#smokeymountains
#nature
#sunrise

Groundhog munching on our hazelnuts in the backyard this morning

#Groundhog
#wildlife
#backyard
#birdfeeders

This is a visit to our feeders from last fall. It was a family affair. I'm hoping there's a reunion this fall.

#birds
#birdfeeders
#backyard
#turkeys
#fall

Fresh water in the bird bath this morning = pool party

#birds
#birdbath
#sparrows
#backyard