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birdfeeding2025-06-16 10:41 pm
ribirdnerd) wrote in birdfeeding2025-06-16 10:41 pm
Birds and turtle eggs
I'm still seeing continuing Red Bellied and Downy Woodpeckers on my suet feeders.
Over the weekend, I attempted to expand my garden. Much to my surprise, I turned up several intact turtle eggs in the soil. So I immediately reburied them and attempted to fence off the area to protect them. Every year the raccoons seem to get to the eggs so I hope I can save them. We shall see!
I also saw a female deer in the woods, the first I've seen in a while. We have several chipmunks around as well as a stray or dumped house cat who seems to come out every morning.
Over the weekend, I attempted to expand my garden. Much to my surprise, I turned up several intact turtle eggs in the soil. So I immediately reburied them and attempted to fence off the area to protect them. Every year the raccoons seem to get to the eggs so I hope I can save them. We shall see!
I also saw a female deer in the woods, the first I've seen in a while. We have several chipmunks around as well as a stray or dumped house cat who seems to come out every morning.
Thoughts
Yay! I still have a red-bellied woodpecker, I've been hearing its trills.
>>Over the weekend, I attempted to expand my garden. Much to my surprise, I turned up several intact turtle eggs in the soil. So I immediately reburied them and attempted to fence off the area to protect them. Every year the raccoons seem to get to the eggs so I hope I can save them. We shall see! <<
Wow, that's rare. I agree that fencing is a good idea. Keep an eye on the nest so you can let out the hatchlings when necessary.
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