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Post by doubleduece on Jun 27, 2014 5:21:54 GMT -7
Awww...what cuties! Are the pics of 3 different kitties? I can't tell by just looking at the pictures.
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Post by kittyx11 on Jun 28, 2014 3:34:31 GMT -7
Bitty Li'l Bit Itty Bitty These are the same three all grown up. They are in same oder as above. These guy's grew up in winter when I couldn't spend much time outside so they were pretty wild come spring. For some reason the one in the center came up to me one day, got in my lap, crawled all over me and never stopped. As you can see I can't even get a good picture of him because he has to be all up in my business lol. The other two have opened up a bit as well but they allow me to navigate outside without them attached to me.
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Post by callie on Jun 29, 2014 2:51:35 GMT -7
Kim, I love your photos of your kitties. We had two Himalayan cats Manchu and Chinsu. They were so loving and affectionate. It is said that Himalayans are more dependent on humans and maybe not quite so bright. We loved cuddling with them and they were they were terribly spoiled. Funny how pets can run the household. Our biggest challenge with them was to keep their beautiful coats brushed. They would run and hide the minute they saw their cat brush in my hand.
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Post by kittyx11 on Jun 29, 2014 3:12:27 GMT -7
Just a few of my night time backyard critters
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Post by doubleduece on Jun 29, 2014 9:57:15 GMT -7
I think raccoons are so cute. Have you befriended these little guys too? The reason I ask is because they appear to be looking at you totally unafraid.
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Post by kittyx11 on Jun 30, 2014 6:19:23 GMT -7
I think raccoons are so cute. Have you befriended these little guys too? The reason I ask is because they appear to be looking at you totally unafraid. Not really befriended. They are just very curious. I do what some of the wildlife photographers do. I sit very still in the middle of the animals territory and just wait hoping to get some good shots. So the animals watch me and as long as I don't make any sudden moves they go about their business. I do have one this year thats an orphan. She appeared late winter she was old enough to survive and came to eat the cat food. Not having anyone to show her the raccoon way by mid spring she came running when I called the cats. I have watched her lying on the ground reaching out to one of the cats I guess to play or for affection I don't know but it was amazing. I was so mad when I got my camera and it's battery was dead and I had no spare. Recently I have seen her trying to join in with two of my regular raccoons and after a few squabbles she appers to now be accepted. I was very happy to see that cause she ain't no cat
I did have a pet raccoon (mazon) when I was a kid. He was a joy.
Thanks mixter and callie. I'm glad you enjoy my photos. I love taking them and sharing them.
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Post by doubleduece on Jul 2, 2014 4:55:38 GMT -7
I think raccoons are so cute. Have you befriended these little guys too? The reason I ask is because they appear to be looking at you totally unafraid. Not really befriended. They are just very curious. I do what some of the wildlife photographers do. I sit very still in the middle of the animals territory and just wait hoping to get some good shots. So the animals watch me and as long as I don't make any sudden moves they go about their business. I do have one this year thats an orphan. She appeared late winter she was old enough to survive and came to eat the cat food. Not having anyone to show her the raccoon way by mid spring she came running when I called the cats. I have watched her lying on the ground reaching out to one of the cats I guess to play or for affection I don't know but it was amazing. I was so mad when I got my camera and it's battery was dead and I had no spare. Recently I have seen her trying to join in with two of my regular raccoons and after a few squabbles she appers to now be accepted. I was very happy to see that cause she ain't no cat
I did have a pet raccoon (mazon) when I was a kid. He was a joy.
Thanks callie. I'm glad you enjoy my photos. I love taking them and sharing them. Great story Kim! I thoroughly enjoyed reading both of them!
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Post by dyzzle on Jul 2, 2014 10:54:32 GMT -7
Not sure if this should be posted here but I am too excited and need to say it! Here in Central PA, it's raspberry season! They are wild and found in the woods, sometimes deep in the woods! So, in my picking clothes, I started in! I heard a rustling in the woods and at first thought it was a snake, that sort of goes with the territory! But right about 30'in front of me were 2 does eating raspberries! Am talking about female deer! I was so shocked I couldn't believe I wasn't peeing my pants! Then they looked up and saw me! Then they continued doing just what they had been! Eating the raspberries and lot letting my interrupt their treat! So cool! What a blessing it was!
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Post by doubleduece on Jul 2, 2014 16:13:48 GMT -7
Oh my! That really was cool dyzzle! Wish you'd had a camera with you. Then you could have taken a picture of them and posted it in our animal gallery!
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Post by doubleduece on Jul 3, 2014 14:54:03 GMT -7
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Post by kittyx11 on Jul 6, 2014 14:09:53 GMT -7
Is he a frog or a toad? What ever he is he is very cute. I will post my toads pic's when I get a chance.
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Post by doubleduece on Jul 6, 2014 16:57:52 GMT -7
Kitty, it's a tree frog and it's only about an inch long. After I took this picture and posted it I Goggle frogs and toads and found out it was tree frog and that they really do live in trees. However, they lay their eggs on leaves or plants hanging over water so that after the eggs hatch the tadpoles can roll off into the water and feed and become more little tree frogs. So I guess this little lady was here to turn our pond into her baby nursery.
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Post by callie on Jul 8, 2014 10:16:12 GMT -7
I I love this thread and view it everyday. I don't contribute that much because my life is so secluded right now, but my daughter reminded of my favorite walk. It is called the " Dike". This is a tall grassy hill bordering a stream (4miles long). It is isolated and one of the most serene places I have ever visited. My doctor calls it pastoral. Anyway, it is loaded with wildlife. Today I will tell you about the ducks and their adorable babies. They migrate to the stream in the late Spring. The colors and patterns of their feathers only nature could provide. They swim in formations and fish with their bottoms in the air. The little yellow ducklings are hilarious, following their parents and playing, playing playing the day away. A favorite is sliding off a log one by one and then swimming to the back of the line. I will tell about the Giant Blue Herons and Eeyore (sweetest little donkey) at another time
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Post by Vee on Jul 8, 2014 13:57:59 GMT -7
Wow, I love animals too, but have fears, I know some started young from when my little brother was bit & had to endure shots for rabies, ugh back then was a mess. Love the stories & the pics too.
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Post by doubleduece on Jul 8, 2014 16:19:18 GMT -7
Callie, I love your story about the "Dike" and the ducks. And I equally love the part about the ducklings sliding off a log and then swimming back and getting in line to do it again. lol This is both cute and funny. lol Your place to walk sounds like a little piece of heaven. You had me at serene. But serene plus wildlife can't be anything but pastoral...which btw I had to look up. lol But I loved what I found out about it. It said ...pastoral describes the simplicity, charm, and serenity attributed to country life. Pleasingly peaceful and innocent and kindly places centered around nature activities. After reading what you had to say about it, I think this describes your beloved Dike to a T.
Really looking forward to your other 2 stories!
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