While we were gone, our game cameras caught 3 different mountain lions roaming our property. We figured something was up and sure enough, there is a deer kill behind the cabin. They ate what they wanted and now the scavengers are getting their share. We have magpies everywhere.
Sorry the picture quality isn't the best. I was taking photos from the game camera video. I'm sure these are the yearling mountain lions from the cubs we caught on camera in November.
Despite their presence, we do not want for deer, turkeys, or grouse. These bucks practiced some sparring in the yard this morning. I was able to sit on the porch and enjoy the show while sipping my coffee. Funny it doesn't bother them if I am in a bright red robe, drinking coffee, and taking photos, but put some camouflage on and sit quietly in the woods and you would think you had a blow horn.
I harvested my carrots, peppers, and tomatoes. These carrots were giving each other a hug. I had probably the biggest carrots I've ever grown this year. I really missed Ella sitting in front of the greenhouse waiting for her payment of a carrot or tomato every time I went in and out.
This my last rose of the year. She is beautiful. Things are very dry here. I don't remember the last time we had a rain.
It is autumn, as today the sandhill cranes went over in droves. There is nothing that brings more joy to my heart than to hear them calling and watching them ride the wind currents in big loopy circles and then before you know it, they are out of sight. I am so glad we got to see them this spring. I waved and wished them well on their journey.
What is your tell-tale sign that it is autumn? Is it a sound? sight? or smell?
It's the leaves turning colour. Will you have another dog? Maybe the deer recognise camouflage gear as a danger sign.
ReplyDeleteyou live in an amazing place, but i think i would be afraid of the mountain lions!! autumn fills all of my senses but i think it is the visual part i like the best!!
ReplyDeleteI think the camouflage thing is like Murphy's law. Like when you have car trouble but when you take it in, it acts fine. What a beautiful spot you have. My sure sign of autumn is when I'm headed east from Colorado - you'd never guess otherwise from here (FL), lol.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same as you when I hear the sand hill cranes trumpeting their arrival! They fill the fields around our home and then fly in large Vs across the sky in the late evening. Lovely photos of the mountain lion.....and deer. You made me chuckle with the description of your robe not scaring them. Lovely evening sky. It is still a bit hot here in the day....but not as bad as in the summer. Nights are getting cooler and early mornings are chilly. I am not able to work outside during the day without having a heat stroke.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a lovely rose! The sand hill cranes arrived in our area last week and i am like you.......I love to hear their trumpet sound of arrival. Love all of your photos . It is fairly hot here in the day, but nights and mornings are chilly!
ReplyDeleteWow those mountain lions, scary.. but super photos, and all that veg, looked tasty
ReplyDeleteHi Bonnie! I found that when I use Chrome, I can comment, so now I will be able to tell you how much I enjoy your posts! I am astounded by the yearling mountain lions! Wow! They are so beautiful! Your carrots are fine! They look delicious! I only planted pumpkins (awesome!) and cucumbers (just okay) but I also got three harvests of rhubarb. Happy fall, friend! xo
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