Two Young Bucks Having a Scuffle

We've had many bucks in the yard this year.  These 2 were having a scuffle while our ladies were feeding.

Pileated Woodpecker

Just at the edge of the woods, at a dead tree, this Pileated Woodpecker spent a great deal of time pecking away looking for insects.   


See Video:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHRl1FQfQQc&context=C33080f1ADOEgsToPDskLLYig02rikKZQMXZaXa6Oq

Enjoying a Little Pumpkin Dessert

Cider and Apple eating a chopped up pumpkin.   The three youngsters showed no interest.

And Another One!!

Another Buck Looking at the Ladies

We've had some nice big bucks in the yard this year.  This one was checking out Pie and Pumpkin this morning.

Sunday Morning Buck

Spicy, one of our frequent visitors this time of year.   He was checking out all the ladies that were in the yard this morning.

Praying Mantis

We rarely see a praying mantis.  This one stayed around the porch area for many days.


The European praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) was designated the official state insect of Connecticut in 1977. The praying mantis is a green or brown insect that eats aphids, flies, grasshoppers, caterpillars, and moths. Not native to North America, but found throughout the state of Connecticutt, the praying mantis is a beneficial insect for farmers and a symbol of the importance of the natural environment..