Oh! So that's where those holes in the yard are coming from!!!

We have had two precious dogs die in the past two years.  Blue and Hershey. The most recent was Hershey, a 17+ year old Rat Terrier, she died in December of 2009.

So imagine our surprise when walking around the yard and finding mysterious holes that have obviously been dug in the lawn and dirt. No dogs back there.  SO - What, when, how, where could this be coming from?

No problem. We have so many creatures roaming in and out of our yard all the time, it could be any one of them. Owls, herons, possums, birds of all kinds, squirrels, cats, turtles, and who knows (I don't think I want to know) what else!


Here's what our squirrels do.  Either sit under one of the bird feeders and eat the fallen seed like this:

- OR - sometimes they will get into the hanging feeders like this:

Imagine my surprise when I looked out my bedroom window yesterday morning and saw this! Digging by Miss Squirrel! It's becoming very clear where the holes are from now!

Success! She found what she was looking for - probably all over the rest of the yard too.

Can't you just see her taking a little bite out of the acorn! SO cute, really. Yes - really.

Oops! Exit, stage left! I think I moved too close to the window and she's off with her precious find. Climbing high into the trees and fleeing the danger. However, I'm quite certain that she will be back today or tomorrow or next week to dig and look for more tender treats.

Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!


With love, Laura