For the first time in a long while. I've tried, but the lane where the boss unloads hay has been clogged with ice and snow. It is steep and kinda dangerous at the best of times, so even getting out of the barnyard has been impossible.
Then came mud. Or I was babysitting and couldn't go out.
However, this morning the lane was open and the ground was frozen so I could climb the hill behind the barn.
Birding wasn't stellar, but it's always fun, and especially so on our familiar roads and fields.
Best encounter was four deer who meandered out of the field behind the barn, never figuring out what I was until I took all the photos I wanted and moved a step. I think they would have walked right down to me if I had waited, but I wanted to see the hilltop before the ground melted and turned to slippery mud.
They exited right quickly once they realized that I wasn't just a log or the skid steer.
It's nice up there on the hill although it will be a while before work can begin.
I wish the deer in my yard would be so skittish. They are pretty and graceful from afar. When they are walking on my patio I don't care for it, but when there is birdseed to be had, they will only run a few yards farther than me chasing them!
ReplyDeleteYou got some great photos! Soon, like in a month, you will be through mud season and into GREEN
ReplyDeleteJonna, we are just outside town but there is still a lot of hunting so they are somewhat afraid of people. They eat with our old cow, Bama, though, and I think they know where the hay comes from. lol
ReplyDeleteLinda, thanks! Little bit of green here and there already. And I am very ready.