COLD DARK ROOM

[EllieMay]

Thats quite the back yard! Love it, the pool, lake, etc

Thanks Mark. I love the availability for my kids... but honestly, I hate the Maintenence.. it’s one big money pit. I grew up on water (more swamp style) and swore I’d never live there again and yet here I am. We dont plan on retiring here though. This was just a great place for all of our children to enjoy what we never had)

 

[EllieMay]

My dear husband, Pete, went on to a better place at 2:00 AM this morning (July 2). I was blessed to be with him, and to hold his hand as he took his last breath.

Thank you all for your prayers and well-wishes. I will return when I am able.View attachment 275843

That’s a great picture Karen! I know you’ve been through hell the past few days and I hope you find strength and peace in the days to come. God Bless!

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Oh yes, cats can talk ( when they want to ). My cats mostly tell me that they are hungry .... but their plate is full ! meow... meow.... ( the food is way too old, it`s one hour old !! ) that`s what my cats tell me. Silly creatures !

My cats tell me that the water bowls need to be refilled.

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

I’m thinking that the husks served up for humans are good. Havent had any problems in years...

I’ve only seen packages of husks that are for sale for humans.

 

[Ben02]

We will hopefully be going to Vienna zoo this week.
There will be lots of
Schildkröte (torts in German)

 

[JoesMum]

My dear husband, Pete, went on to a better place at 2:00 AM this morning (July 2). I was blessed to be with him, and to hold his hand as he took his last breath.

Thank you all for your prayers and well-wishes. I will return when I am able.View attachment 275843

Thoughts and hugs for you and your family at this difficult time. Lovely photo!

 

[JoesMum]

I have a new bracket for my trail camera so I had it out on the peanut feeder.

Here we have a juvenile European Robin (wasn’t expecting that - they don’t generally eat peanuts!)


A juvenile Starling


3 juvenile bluet-its


A Great T-it


And a juvenile Great Spotted Woodpecker

 

[JoesMum]

And Daughter sent me a picture of a baby grass snake she uncovered today. It didn’t appreciate being rescued and pooped on her - grass snake poop smells awful!


And also a picture of a plane travelling by road!

 

[Maro2Bear]

I have a new bracket for my trail camera so I had it out on the peanut feeder.

Here we have a juvenile European Robin (wasn’t expecting that - they don’t generally eat peanuts!)
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A juvenile Starling
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3 juvenile bluet-its
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A Great T-it
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And a juvenile Great Spotted Woodpecker
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Nice shots,

 

[JoesMum]

Heathrow

 

[JoesMum]

Heathrow

Oops. Posted in error [emoji849]

 

[EllieMay]

I have a new bracket for my trail camera so I had it out on the peanut feeder.

Here we have a juvenile European Robin (wasn’t expecting that - they don’t generally eat peanuts!)
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A juvenile Starling
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3 juvenile bluet-its
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A Great T-it
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And a juvenile Great Spotted Woodpecker
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Wow! I didn’t know they would be interested in peanuts... I may have to try that.

 

[JoesMum]

Wow! I didn’t know they would be interested in peanuts... I may have to try that.

Bird peanut feeders are very common in the UK. I break the peanuts up a little before putting them in the feeder so they’re easier for the birds to prise out.

 

[Maro2Bear]

I have a new bracket for my trail camera so I had it out on the peanut feeder.

Here we have a juvenile European Robin (wasn’t expecting that - they don’t generally eat peanuts!)
View attachment 275857

A juvenile Starling
View attachment 275858

3 juvenile bluet-its
View attachment 275859

A Great T-it
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And a juvenile Great Spotted Woodpecker
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Can you remind us what type of wildlife camera you now have. Pix are great.

 

[Billna the 2]

Good afternoon/evening all.
I've had trouble getting on TFO today for some strange reason.
Hope everyone has had, or is still having a good day.
There's some lovely hoilday pics on here today.
Makes me feel like taking off and going somewhere nice myself - if only I had a reliable tort sitter

I'm doing well how about you?

 

[JoesMum]

Can you remind us what type of wildlife camera you now have. Pix are great.

I have two. This one is an Audubon BirdCam. It only does daytime shots.

My other is a Browing Dark Ops that has a dark infra red flash to take pictures at night

 

[Bee62]

I have just arrived home and decided that a swim would be good exercise. I went out to stick my toe in the water for a temperature check and I hear a loud splash. ( I have done all this without actually looking in the water) Lo & behold!!! I’ve got a squatter!
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Now I’ve got to figure out how to get her out of there! I have startled her as much as she has me and she’s about 10’ down. She’s way too quick for the skimmer and a lot bigger than this picture looks.. I can’t tell for sure but maybe a yellow belly??

She wants to stay in your pool. Add some fishes to the pool and she will be happy ....... I love the creatures that are visiting you !

 

[Bee62]

My dear husband, Pete, went on to a better place at 2:00 AM this morning (July 2). I was blessed to be with him, and to hold his hand as he took his last breath.

Thank you all for your prayers and well-wishes. I will return when I am able.View attachment 275843

My deepest condolence. I am so sorry to hear that. I am thinking of you and praying for you.

 

[Bee62]

I’m sure she will.. i won’t be able to rest until she’s gone so I’ll be checking.. this has been an odd year for turtles in the pool. In the past, it’s always been snakes or rodents [emoji848]... I can’t help but wonder if my tortoise yard isn’t drawing them in??? Toretto’s fence line is only 20’ away at one point..

Maybe they smell Toretto`s food.

 

[Bee62]

We will hopefully be going to Vienna zoo this week.
There will be lots of
Schildkröte (torts in German)

Schildkröten ( more than one tortoise )
Schildkröte ( one tortoise )