Wildlife on an Ohio prairie

Milkweed Bugs They kind of make me want to say "Eeww!", but I find them interesting at the same time. I read up on them and found that these two different looking bugs are actually the same bug in different stages of development. They eat the fibers and seeds of milkweed plants. The nasty plant makes the bugs taste bad so birds will not be likely to eat them.

Not as yucky - Frogs by/in the pond. Can you see the smallers ones in the water?

More small Frogs

Po' little Tucker

Tucker was neutered today and is miserable sitting alone in his crate. I'll go keep him company later while I read my book.

Garden spider with her next meal

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Keeping an Eye on Things

Laying on the back of the couch gives a good view of what's going on inside and outside the house.

New Game

Over the last few weeks Sophie has developed a sort of tag-team fetch game. Sophie brings me a ball or other toy and puts it in my lap. I toss it across the room and Tucker chases it. Tucker plays around with it for awhile. Sophie eventually takes the toy from Tucker and brings it to me to toss again.

Obedience Lesson

First Bloom