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Comments (9)I lost all my fish after Katrina. Had to redo my pond. Most of my neighbors and I are staying for Isaac. So far it seems that Isaac will be a low category 2 storm when it hits. All the gas stations were out of gas by late last night but I was able to fill up the family cars and four gas cans in case we have to leave. Traffic to get out of New Orleans is terrible right now. A lot of people were freaked out from Katrina so they leave for any storm now. We'll be ok. If I have power after it passes I'll post an update. David...See MoreAmazing backyard visitors this morning
Comments (12)Fortunately, I think, turkeys are hunted pretty heavily around here, so they are people-shy. I get them in large flocks of 20 or more, but they stay out in the cornfields and rarely come close. They do come up sometimes to the edge of the chicken enclosure to check out their cousins, but always hightail it (pun intended) back to the cornfields, when I go outside. I have more problems with deer, who have no fear of people, and who think that my garden is a wonderful smorgasbord put out just for them. They come right up to the house. If I were more aggressive, IÂd pop one and fill my deep freezer. littleonefb, if the turkeys are ever a problem when you are outside, just raise your arms over your head, make a lot of noise, and charge right at them. I guarantee, they will retreat. As an added bonus, your neighbors will also stop bothering you. ngam, we have fishers up here, too. They have that weird, hump-backed loping run. Ever hear one call at night? They sound like someone screaming in the woods, like they are being skinned alive. During a visit last year my father was in a panic one morning, when he heard one during the night. The local police say that they can always tell when a new person moves in, because they eventually get a call about someone being murdered out in the woods. terryboc, that must have been quite a sight to see. IÂve yet to see a hawk make a score up close and personal, except over at the raptor center in Quechee, VT, which just isnÂt the same. With all the small, furry critters running around out there, I always find the hawks, eagles, etc. to be a welcome sight. narcnh Here is a link that might be useful: VINS Nature (Raptor) Center...See MoreBackyard visitor
Comments (3)Rats, NOW I see that it was already identified! The first time I saw one of these guys, I picked it up from where it was half hidden in the pine straw. I thought it was a section of garden hose. Quite a surprise! I hadn't seen one before that time, either. They are incredibly interesting animals, aren't they? Here is a link that might be useful:...See MoreBetter picture of backyard visitor
Comments (3)I had several of these living in my greenhouses in Al. They kept the insect population down a lot....See MoreFeatherBee
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