However , today I have something to write about that was planned for me by somebody else.
I want to tell you that my winter snow is about 90% gone. There are only snow banks on the north side of something or in a very sheltered spot.
So I went out to get some photos of my gone snow.
Well, I found some other things and some things I didn't find quite soon enough.
I noticed that a large tree trunk had fallen and the the bark was stripped off the branches close to the ground. I had to check this out. From a distance I thought it would have been a porcupine. When I got there I discovered that it had been deer that had chewed the bark off and nipped all the end twigs. Most nights deer had gone through my yard so I was not surprised by the evidence.
Now I was so interested in the evidence of the trees being chewed that I missed seeing the larger bulk if the evidence. Since the deer had stayed in this area most of the winter they had left a massive amount of droppings. I didn't see the droppings quite soon enough. They were in a consistency where they mushed and really stuck to my shoes!
So you see the deer gave me my topic today.
yew deer poop:( Glad your snow is almost gone:
ReplyDeletethe deer hang out in this place all winter.
DeleteOh yuck! The good part is that winter is definitely behind you and spring is on its way. :-)
ReplyDeleteDeer hang out in this close most of the winter.
DeleteAt least they're vegetarians, Red! It's the meat-eaters' leavings that you really don't want to step in :) (I do sympathize, especially as our back yard is full of it too)
ReplyDeleteI guess they're the nice guys.
DeleteOh my! Well, I'm glad to hear your snow is almost gone and I guess that deer did give you a topic to write about! ; )
ReplyDeleteI got a two fer one there!
DeleteOh my, deer poop on the shoes! That would be yucky. But I'm sure you are happy to see the snow is almost gone.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry we'll get more snow!
DeleteHmmm, deer droppings, frozen and thawed. I wouldn't like to clean that up!
ReplyDeleteIt's a good thing I discovered it before I wondered into the house.
DeleteOops! Forgot to tell you that it was me, Kay of Musings.
ReplyDeleteNow I did the oops and deleted the actual comment! Sorry about that.
DeleteMust be e relief the snow is melting at last, up to spring!
ReplyDeleteYes, but we'll get lots more.
DeleteWe love our deer poop. It really helps the lawn. Well, weeds!
ReplyDeleteI would have thought porcupines, too.
Our snow is just about done. I hope. That was a torrent on the weekend, 42 mm of rain, followed by 2 cm of snow.
Well yes deer poop does some good but not much!
DeleteHello, the deer can do a lot of damage to trees and plants. I am glad the snow is gone now. Happy April! Happy Monday, enjoy your day! Wishing you a great new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteYes, they do some pruning of trees and shrubs.
DeleteHi Red, It is interesting how topics for blogging can show up. Glad to see the snow almost gone. Will you be out for walks and taking pics for us soon?
ReplyDeleteI have to improve my walking and photo taking.
DeleteHi Red, My daily walk has become a habit, just as you suggested it would. And, I found out today that you were right again about walking in the rain. It's no problem and not a reason to stay home. I loved the comment you left about getting out early for a walk. Yes, it is tough at the start, but, after you get the habit, it is no problem. I just wanted to also say thanks for your comments that you have been leaving me every day. I am looking forward to your walks and photos as we move further into Spring.
DeleteI like how you came to your blog topic today. I am sometimes inspired in the same way. Let's go see what's changed out there.
ReplyDeleteI've been busy and haven't been out much with the camera. Poor excuse I know!
DeleteOh, yuck. I hope you had somewhere to put those shoes so you didn't have to bring them inside! I hope that's the last snow you'll see this winter.
ReplyDeleteI discovered the stuff before I walked in the house.
Delete(Or this spring, I should say!)
ReplyDeleteSpring is slowly coming along here, though it is cold today again.
ReplyDeleteI know we'll get lots of snow yet.
DeleteNice to let that snow go, we got a dusting over the weekend
ReplyDeleteThe winter snow is gone but we'll get more spring snow.
DeleteI never considered deer droppings.
ReplyDeleteSo happy the snow is creeping away! Yay, Spring!
This was the heaviest pile I've seen they were piled up.
Delete...on this April Fools Day I woke to 3" of snow, The sun came out and melted most of it away. Oh the joys of spring.
ReplyDeleteI know we'll get lots more snow.
DeleteNo shit! Oh deer. Well, I couldn't resist.
ReplyDeleteThe deer certainly caught me not watching. I should have known better as they were there most of the winter.
DeleteThose are the little surprises we find after the snow is gone! I have a feeling our property will be full of little droppings left by all the rabbits that have been visiting all winter :)
ReplyDeleteWell, i still think it’s lovely you have deer sleeping in your yard and fertilizing your landscape. You will just have to be more observant when you walk about! Our dog has been known to roll in deer droppings and there isnt much of anything stinkier.
ReplyDeleteGood to read and see that the snow is almost gone in your area, Red. But, now you certainly "discovered" another problem.
ReplyDeletePretty much the same story here in Minnesnowda. Though with my neighbors illegally feeding the culprits I counted on one occasion a herd of about forty passing through my back yard. They have a penchant for white cedar along with their normal diet of corn...:)
ReplyDeleteGlad your snow has almost disappeared. Isn't it amazing what the snow melt uncovers? We should go on a treasure hunt but oh dear/deer, that's not the treasure I would enjoy finding :)
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