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Loveliness in its purest form.
A simple morning glory.
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It’s how they seem to me.
To me this is perfection. I have no need for intricate shapes or garish colours.
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The delicacy of this flower, the subtlety of its colour – sensuous.
Such pleasure can be gained from a short walk before breakfast on a summer’s morning.
Free of charge, requiring no effort.
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The trail-cam confirmed our suspicions.
Maybe not be the actual culprit.
But one of its kin climbed Grant’s fence and was caught in the act.
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“I’m relieved to know my name’s been cleared!”
This tiniest skunk visits daily. I have become very fond of these pretty creatures.
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They are very appreciative of cat leftovers.
Yesterday’s unexpected visitor was a little larger…
Grant often calls me to “come quickly!” but when he added “baby bear!”, I grabbed the camera and rushed to look through the sliding door.
We’ve seen their calling cards on occasion and we even caught sight of one disappearing in the woods earlier this year but to see one so near and in broad daylight was a surprise.
Delighted though we always are to see any animal, we can’t help but worry for this creature that has insufficient habitat and food.
I’m including this image to show the size of baby bear’s feet.
More of a juvenile, but not full grown. It spied a meal in the apple tree…
Thank you so much, Carolyn, for the most delightful account of the wild visitors to your garden. All are wonderful, but to see a young bear excited by the apples melted my heart. You are so very lucky, and of course, deserving of the privilege for helping every needy creature that turns up. I love your skill with the camera!
Joanna x
I imagine the Peter Sellers song playing in the background…” Goodness Gracious Me ” with your heart going Boom diddy boom diddy boom diddy boom!
This is a very nice visit to your garden !
Wow! That is amazing! We have very occasional sightings of bears in this area, and while I would love to see them, I’m not sure the horses would be pleased. It is a treat to see the baby bear at your place, though. Thanks for sharing that. And I do always love to see the skunks – another animal that delights, but that I don’t want to have too close to the dogs!
I am aware that bears can be destructive at times, and potentially dangerous. But you are privileged to be able to see one so close. I have always wished that we still had bears in the UK.
Best wishes, Pete.
No, not one of the groundhogs! Oh well, maybe I should have guessed it – if they like carrots, why not squash. I can understand why you are worried about the bear that roams around your garden so easily, but it is amazing to see one up close … and I must remember that if I ever come across one, I shouldn’t climb the nearest tree!