Today, we will check on the critters in our neighborhood to see how they are doing. We are catered by Nixta Taqueria, and our entertainment is The Troggs
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A Buck looks like he needs to train a member of the herd.
A doe and fawn crossing the road. (Don’t ask why. The chicken covered it before.)
Fawn in our Driveway. The spots have faded.
Joined by its Mama.
And an aunt and cousin.
Whoops, a few more.
A shot of the clan who visit us each day. One has already wandered off.
Asking what we are doing there with a hoof stomp.
Three does. One drinking rainwater off the manhole cover during the drought
One who still has spots.
A Texas Armadillo looking for breakfast.
An Axis Deer chillin’ in the neighborhood. He always keeps his spots.
Well, that’s the tour. I hope you enjoyed it. TimIt’s time have some food and listen to the Trogs. I hope you have a super week.
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Must be fun to see deer walking around. Beats the squirrels we have here.
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They are fun to see. Our squirrels are a pain as well. One tortures Twiggy almost daily.
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Cute!
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I wish my neighborhood had that much wildlife. We’re too crowded and I think the autos have polished off the armadillos and most of the opossums.
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That is unfortunate. We still have both. The autos don’t go very fast here. (residential area)
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I love the animals in your neighbourhood. The Armadillo is fascinating! I enjoyed seeing the older version of the Troggs but had to watch them in their Carnaby Street striped suits as well. As I remember them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSWInYFVksg
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The Producer wanted me to run that video but I wanted a live version. Of course, she is right in the end. Thanks, Darlene. 😊
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It’s always nice to see the critters out and about in your neighborhood, John. Wishing you and your family a peaceful Sunday.
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Thank you, Jill. I wish a peaceful Sunday to you and your family as well.
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Over the years, we’ve had a few armadillos show up now and then, but honestly, NEVER a deer in any of the neighborhoods we’ve lived in. It’s hard to believe so many visit you daily. Lovely to see! And I’ve never even heard of an Axis deer, so now I have to look that one up. (We only have white-tailed deer and, farther south, the smaller Key deer.)
Fun post, John! And Wild “Thang” was a perfect choice. 😀 ❤
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I believe the Axis deer are native to the Indian subcontinent. They were imported and this one escaped from an exotic farm near here. He has been in the neighborhood for years and seems to thrive.
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Aha! That’s interesting, and while I’m glad he’s thriving, I’m also glad it doesn’t sound like he’s reproducing. We have such a problem with exotic escapees in Florida, especially in South Florida! They can displace our natives before you even realize it’s happening. But enjoying ONE could be fun, and he’s very handsome!
Thanks for the info, John! 😀 ❤
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They don’t breed so it is a good thing.
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I finally found a moment to look up the Axis deer (or chital) and, wow! I thought those antlers looked amazing in your photo, but the pics online are astounding. Guess that’s why they are hunted so avidly. At any rate I learned a good bit about an animal I’d never even heard of before. Thanks for that! 😀
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They don’t breed wit the white tails so all is good.
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Wonderful tour, John. Cute animals!
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Thank you, Vera.
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That was a lot of deer. We’ve had a few come raid our compost bin. They acted like they owned the place. LOL
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Well, this herd has been here long before people so I think in some ways they do own the place. They act like it as well. Thanks, Darcy.
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Enjoy their company. I’m sure you already do.
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Yes we do. 😁
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So wonderful having wildlife directly near the front door. This year here we missed most of the birds. In the past we had squirrels. But they shown up only one fall and didn’t be seen again. ;-/ Best wishes, Michael
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That is too bad about the squirrels and birds. Maybe next year. Thanks, Michael.
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Wow, John. That’s quite the group of deer visiting your place. Those axis deer have really cool antlers. I’ve never seen an armadillo, though we visited our daughter and son-in-law who used to live south of Dallas several times. Wild things do make my heart sing. ❤
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Ha ha ha. Thanks Tim. Armadillos are a rare thing in your neck of the woods. 😁
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That’s a heck of a lot of deer, John. May have to thin the herd eventually. Great photos!
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Actually the herd numbers stay pretty constant. Thanks, Jan
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Love the deer John. Or is it Dear John?
Anyway, who is in charge of the “clean-up.” Great to look at but a bit messy. We have some here.but not as many and not as often.
Do you put out feed ?
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No we don’t put out feed. We do give them carrots when it is dry.
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I hope I don’t have nightmares after reading this. That many deer in the garden would make for former garden. Throw in an armadillo ! I am glad we don’t have them up north. Fortunately we planted a squirrel amusement device. It is otherwise know as a black walnut tree. How the squirrels are able to gnaw through one still amazes me. It takes a fully equipped and experienced human 5 to 10 minutes to break one open. While the squirrels know where the zipper is located. It is walnut season now. They rain down, squirrel assisted on our covered picnic area. The shelled walnuts would just hurt. The rejects hit the roof like hand grenades and bounce. They just might take you right out ! Such a majestic tree. NUTS !!!
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Ha ha ha. We have pecan tress in the neighborhood and the effect is the same. I don’t know how they get through black walnuts either.
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Strong jaw muscles and sharper teeth. KaBOOM !
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I would say.
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I am always amazed at the number of deer. Do you have many armadillo?
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So far there is just one in the area near us There are many more in the parks and woods.
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🙂
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What a lovely sight!
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Thank you, Kymber.
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Such wonderful photos of God’s beautiful creatures. Thank you for sharing.
Loved the music.
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Thank you, Karen. I hope you have a peaceful week ahead.
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Love the littles with spots! And an armadillo!
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Thank you, Noelle.
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It’s a deer convention! I love your comment above the chicken.
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Oops. *above
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Thank you , Liz. You know I always have to slip something in.
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*about
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Ha ha ha
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There’s a deer party going on!
I love that last Axis deer! And a little armadillo just because.
Who doesn’t love Wild Thing by the Troggs!
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Just because is a good reason. 😁
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I think so! 🙂
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The deer are lovely, John 🦌
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Hi John, the deer are delightful, especially the babies.
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Thank you, Robbie. They are.
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The hoof stomp–just in case you were not paying attention. We have two hummingbirds that drive my cats nuts. Can you imagine if deer came into our yard?!
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I think your kitties would go underground.
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You have quite the clan of deer, John. I guess they know they’re safe in the ‘hood. I love the shot of the armadillo. I’ve never seen one. I’m going to go with the breakfast taco and a cucumber salad.
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Sounds like a healthy choice,
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After having breakfast burritos in San Antonio, I couldn’t pass them up.
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I know what you mean. Yum
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I love all the deer you get. We don’t get more than four at the most. Cute armadillo 🙂
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The whole community love the deer.
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I am happy to see that the critters in your neighborhood are thriving despite the drought. And I remember you posted that people were putting out water for them. Delightful feel-good post, John!
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Yes they do have water. Thanks Jo. I hope you have a great week.
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Wow, so many deer in a residential neighborhood! Obviously, they feel they are in a safe place 🙂 Thanks for sharing, John!
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No one harms them. Thank you, Marie.
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My heavenly days! You’ve got that many deer on your driveway all at once?? If I hadn’t seen the picture, I’m not sure I’d have believed it. Wow! And what are those things on the ground? Are you feeding them, too??!
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Those are carrots. They love them.
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The dear population seems to be growing where you live.
Lucky you!
Our urban wildlife isn’t so wonderful over here, although we did see a skunk in our postage stamp of a back yard last week.
Oh, and a bunch of ants showed up!!
Is it still droughty where you are?
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We had an inch of rain but we certainly need more so it is still a drought condition. We had some ants show up after the rain. They are the fire ant type which are bad news.
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YIKES!!! Fire ants. I don’t like the sounds of that!
We have black street ants.
Well, there’s no mice this year. Once Rupert was gone, they were all gone. I think it was actually a Rupertina.
I missed her & worried for a couple of days, then I got over it.
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Black street ants at least don’t bite. Those fire ants are brutal. I’m gal you got over the mouse. 🌺X🌺X🌺X🌺X🌹
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Okay…. that’s exactly what effin ants do!
Everything is normal, with an ant on it.
The 2, then 200.
Time to hide!
Awwww I need to attend to a sick pussy cat!
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I hope the kitty gets better quick.
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Thank you, dear John!
I’ll pick up some medicine for him to help his joints on Thursday. I’ve got my own tests next 2 days.
He’s a senior cat (almost 15), with arthritis. He sure is having a hard time getting up on the bed & down from it. I’ve made him a step-up thing.
I feel very bonded with him now. We are both going through an odd time, together.
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Oh dear, Resa. I hope you are okay. OX
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That makes 2 of us!
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That’s it. You are on my prayer list. XO
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Thanks! 💋
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I love how they have the run of the neighborhood.
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They certainly do. 😁
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I love it
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I love it. Nevada is still that way, and they climb on Moms covered porch. We don’t get much where I am, but there is urban wildlife around.
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I remember some of the shots of animals from your office.
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Looks like you’re having a family reunion in your driveway, John, lol.
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That is exactly what it is. Thanks, Teri.
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Oh, dear deer, dear John! I thino that Santa is nearby. Beutiful herd, anyway.😁🍻🍤🍤🍤
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Yes they are special. Thanks, Maria.
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