Why We Live in Minnesota
Lately I’ve been doing a lot of complaining about Minnesota’s weather (and I am not alone in this–it’s become our state’s Official Conversation).
However, living here does have its compensations…
In the last few days, we’ve had the pleasure to host a small zoo’s worth of creatures great and small.
First, this snapping turtle came ambling up our driveway…(probably to lay eggs in our neighborhood pond).
It is fierce-looking–and we gave it a wide berth…
Next, this Tom turkey came strutting through the yard…
I believe he was “showing off” for his…
Rafter of girlfriends…
Later, a dozen deer came to feed off our apple tree…
Turkey, turtles, deer, three baby raccoons…and more birds than I can name (including a really cool pileated woodpecker–)
All provide us with constant entertainment…(and Ruby and Roxie with constant agitation!)
oh – the entertainment right outside your back window! Lucky you!
Spring has at last sprung in your neck of the woods. A true treat to see all the wild life. That Tom turkey was definitely in his glory. Very cool photos.
Have a great day.
Always, Queenie
It really is a fabulous place to see wildlife!
I love it! That turtle looks ferocious! Glad you gave him a wide berth. 🙂
Come live here in Auckland New Zealand, very temperate and nothing to hurt or bite you except the odd amorous husband! Blue skies mostly, very mild winters although I moan when it rains more than two days and its the bottom of the world so no one knows where we are, nice and peaceful, only 4 1/2 million inhabitants and mostly mixing in peacefully with each other!
How lovely!!!