Animals Everywhere

I'm not sure if this gets classified as the last stitch of August's "Dealer's Choice - Hodgepodge" or the first stitch for September's "The Garden".  It's called "The Rabbit Alphabet" by JBW Designs - I'm stitching it in blue rather than the called for red, because blue is 'my thing'. 

Are you ready for some pictures?

I have some interesting animal shots to share.

My aunt and uncle live several miles out of town in a Douglas Fir forested acreage.

This Barred Owl is a regular daytime visitor.

The owl hunts the small birds and squirrels that use the bird-feeders.

Apparently the owl can hunt aquatic creatures too!

I mentioned that we bought a Trail Camera in mid-July.

We just download the August Action - here are the best shots.

On the right behind the yellow stake, near the tree trunk, is a covey of Quail. 

Next to the stake, a Brown Bunny.

At 8:54pm the Bobcat strolled by!

The Bobcat visits in the morning too - here it is at 9:22am.

Click on the picture to see the beautiful striping on the inside of the legs. 

As my Grandfather might have said, "Everyone has to eat".  I think the Bobcat is having quail for breakfast.

This is our BIG surprise.  A Mama Black Bear!

I'm reasonably certain it was a Mama bear, as a few minutes later this cub strolled by.  According the the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife there are between 25,000 and 30,000 black bears.  They are good swimmers and climbers.  They prefer to live forests, trails and streams. At home throughout Oregon, black bears are omnivorous and have a diverse diet which includes berries, fruit, grasses and plants. Although they will consume small mammals, insects and amphibians, these bears are not usually active predators.  Good to know.