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I like the German word as it's so perfectly descriptive. 🦝

It's unusual to have an Agent of Chaos in the back, fenced garden but it does happen. This young raccoon spent a long time visiting all areas of the garden before heading off to parts unknown.

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Raccoon siblings at the water bowl. I find it interesting to watch their interactions via the camera without disturbing them at all.

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I believe its name does come from the color of the stone.

Thanks! we don't see them that often though the Merlin app told me they were around before I saw them. Hope your recovery is coming along well.

A lovely look at a male Lazuli bunting.

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I'm pleased you like them. I enjoy seeing, and documenting, their flight path patterns.

Some rain then cooler temps overnight. The Pollockettes were in good form as they moved into, around and out of, the garden.

Insect flight path trails over time. 3 August 2025.

A close up photo of Elvis or Elvira, one of our garter snakes. She, or he, is about 2 feet long. There are green plant leaves framing the snakes brownish/green/tan head. Some of the leaves have been eaten by the dastardly grasshoppers of which we have a lot this year. Elvis or Elvira is a very good looking snake and perhaps not friend shaped in the traditional sense, I think she or he is very friend shaped and quite adorable.

Elvis/Elvira (don't know which) one of our garter snakes was under some plants this morning. It's cooler today so s/he was just taking it easy, warming up slowly. The leaves of the plants making a nice frame for its head.

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Just for fun, the mouse trails on the Raccoonobahn overnight.

Rain overnight and the only commuters on the Raccoonobahn were the local house mice.

Our friend, the grooming raccoon, was back in the garden last night. Not sure what he's trying to eat. We don't feed the wildlife - I know that sounds mean but many reasons not to including not getting our local bears in trouble.

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It was nice to be quiet and still while being in his presence.

A head and shoulders shot of a mule deer, he's lying down in a grassy area. looking to the right. He has large ears which is why he's called a mule deer. He's also sporting a rather handsome set of antlers that are fuzzy as they're covered in velvet at the moment. I think he is very friend shaped, though he is pretty large with a very thick neck.

Been spending some time with this neighbor, he's been in the empty lot next to me for a few hours now. I took my book out to read though spent more time admiring this guy than reading.

That was really interesting, thanks for sharing it. Wouldn't have seen it otherwise.

Very nice! 👍

The first of this year's juvenile spotted towhees visiting the birdbath.

We have 2 couples that live in or around the garden year round, they nest in our large skyrocket juniper and another big shrub - I have no idea what it is.
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A black and white photo from my camera trap. A raccoon is on the far right of the frame, seated, looking to the right. His front paws are held together near his mouth and one back foot is held up with its pad facing the camera. With a bit of artistic license, it looks a bit like a seated tree yoga pose. The raccoons black face mask is visible as is its black nose. There are shrubs behind the raccoon and to the left and right. Small landscaping rocks are on the ground.

Perhaps a variation of the seated tree yoga pose. 😁 🧘‍♂️🦝

It was cool overnight with storms today/tomorrow along with the possibility of flash flooding.

Hadn’t heard that. Now off to research further 👍

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Timeline cleanse 🌧️

A minute of rain at the birdbath, in slow motion with normal speed audio.

Our monsoon is better this year than years past and we're getting some decent rains. Heavy rain/storms expected Wed/Thursday.

Julius Cheeser has a friend! I'm sure there are more mice around and after seeing these two, I'm sure more mice are in our future.

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Duos.

Though I think the first "pair" is some kind of reflection - there wasn't anything on the lens (went out to check after video was taken). A lot of insect activity tonight near 100 videos!

Insect flight paths.

I’ve been doing these videos for quite a while now, first time I’ve got something like this. It’s interesting.

Thank you 😊

Duos.

Though I think the first "pair" is some kind of reflection - there wasn't anything on the lens (went out to check after video was taken). A lot of insect activity tonight near 100 videos!

Insect flight paths.

🦦 3 otters

This camera trap clip made our day.

The first two otters are cautious & focused.

The last one? Totally distracted and living their best life.

#KernowConservation #Otters #CornwallWildlife

Coyote then a few hours later mother raccoon and her 5 kits commuting on the Raccoonobahn.

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I love the hummers too but our numbers have been declining over the last couple of years which is troubling.