WILDLIFE

Now that winter has settled in and we know we have another 5 months of cold days ahead of us we are taking stock of changes. One major change has been in the absence of wildlife around our home.

We are down to enjoying the antics of the small creatures as the big ones have either gone underground (literally) or don't need the food we have set out for them.

We have two red squirrels that enjoy the sunflower seeds we put out for the birds. The squirrels chase away the birds if they get too close, the jays chase away the chick-a-dees and our chickens chase everyone away. The bigger you are the more you demand, even in the animal kingdom.

Whenever this little guy feels threatened he runs to our deck, sits up on the railing and scolds whoever chased him away.

So far our variety of birds has been limited to blue jays, chick-a-dees and sparrows. Hopefully this will change as we get more feeders set up.

On a totally different matter this is the wagon we got for Owen. When he visits we can pull him around the property and when he gets older he can use it as a mobile toy box. 

It even came with skis so we can replace the tires and take him out for a sleigh ride. How neat is that?

Lots of cool stuff out there for kids. Glad we are grandparents and can enjoy some of it.

Thanks for stopping by and safe travels everyone.