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SUBURBAN WILDLIFE: OTHER ASSORTED CRITTERS IN THE YARD
Why do we sometimes have wild visitors in our backyards?
Gray Squirrels Eating Peanuts in Bird Feeder Squirrel Photos Copyright by KMG for CoveBear.com More and more people in an area means more and more habitat encroachment or destruction. For every new subdivision or road, some wild habitat is sacrificed. When that happens, the animals that lived in those areas may sometimes wind up in your yard. Whether by accident or by intention, these animals find their way into neighborhood yards, seeking safety, cover, housing, water, or food. There may be a stream or river or creek near where you live. There may be forested areas near where you live.
Above is an Eastern Box Turtle walking through backyard This turtle visits us about once per month in the summer! Turtle Photos Copyright by KMG for CoveBear.com What do I do when I see a wild animal in my yard? Leave it alone and do not feed it or pet it! You can watch it from the safety of your house at a window. Animals use up energy-giving calories every time they are startled or upset. If you make a wild animal run, he is using up calories he will now need to replace quickly, and that is not always possible. If you see a wild animal in your yard, and it seems to be passing through, chances are he is on the move and will not bother anyone. If the animal looks sick, frothing at the mouth, or comes to the door or window, and is unafraid of you and your loud noises, call someone to take a look - the animal could be sick or dangerous. Remember, all animals bite when they are scared! That said, enjoy your wild visitors by watching them quietly, and maybe taking a picture or two from the window like we do. They will soon be on their way, and you will have the excitement of having seen them!
Red Fox with winter fur, sleeping in our grass clippings. This vixen came every summer to our backyard to eat apples! Then, two summers ago, she began showing up with her kits after midnight. She would lie on the patio and watch them play under the apple tree. One summer, the pups would bring bags of food - Kentucky Fried Chicken, McDonalds, etc. - and eat their midnight snack, then shred the paper all around!
Red Fox with summer fur (shedding) in back yard chasing a squirrel. These Red Fox Photos Copyright by KMG for CoveBear.com.
Cottontail Rabbit Please respect wildlife passing through your neighborhood by leaving them alone. This little bunny ate lots of weeds near bird island and then left. Yay bunny! (Watch out for Mr. Fox!) Rabbit photo Copyrighted by KMG for CoveBear.com
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