Yes, its more about the wildlife that keeps us entertained. We are not new to living in the country but its something about this place that allows us to watch them in all their glory.

We still have the herd of does with their young ones. A few days ago we got up and as the sun began to brighten we saw all seven laying about 250 feet from the house in the field. Not under cover but out in the open. 

That same day we watched them walk through the flock of Guineas without the Guineas taking umbrage at the interlopers. But something changed in the afternoon because the Guineas decided they didn't want them in their field and sent them on their way. Of course that only lasted a short time and they were back.

This morning we watched as a couple of Canadian Geese followed them around for a while. Then one of the does turned around and walked them back to the pond. 

Early last week we watched a Bald Eagle down at the big pond as it fed on a catfish that it had caught out of the pond. We've seen him/her several times since then so just maybe the bird is nesting near by.

The Silkies are maturing rapidly now that Spring is here. I've been scrambling to find temporary quarters for those boys that realize they are little men. The lavenders are growing like weeds. The girls are over their break and have begun laying again. 

Last week five little Dutch babies hatched. Of course we got chilly again and have rained like mad so they have a few days before I'll open their door to let them out to experience the world. In the mean time I'm constantly checking the waterer and feeder since the Mom's keep burying them in shavings.

Well, the sun is up nice and bright. Time to go let the feathered ones out to soak some of it up.

Now that the back has been broken on the drought of the past several years the population explosion of wild life is amazing.

 All Winter we had tremendous numbers of Blue Jays. For the first time in the years we've lived here we began to see Pilated Woodpeckers.

We have a doe who has raised her yearly fawns in our lower field. We've watched her babes go from scrawny unstable adorable babes to bounding, playing teenagers. As the Winter progressed we watched as she had other join her and her babe. We went from just her but these days just as the sun comes up we watch as seven deer step out to graze.

We have a quasi resident Blue Heron now too. He/she flies in every afternoon to the big pond in the lower field. Two days ago we watched it actually catch a fish and the proceed to make a meal of it.

On the domestic bird front; today I recieved a pair of lavender Silkies that I'm very excited about. They are still young but already the potential can be seen for what they will eventually grow out to.

I've reduced numbers again to make space for the new hatching season. I'm fairly pleased with some of what is hatching with these new breeding pairs. 

It is close to time to go tuck the birds in and to begin watching for our deer herd to begin their nightly routine so I guess I should get out there.

But before I go I have to say this, I am so relieved that Spring is closer than ever. Like so many others I'm beyond done with Winter and need to see the sun.