I just put out a new cob of corn today for the little red squirrel and the chipmunks that visit often. By morning that cob will be wiped clean.
I head Mr. Chipmunk chittering away and needed to get out to my writing cottage, but didn’t want to disturb his dinner. But they are quite brazen it seems this time of year, so I nonchalantly walked out to my cottage as if I didn’t see him. He froze in place and didn’t move.
I wondered then if he’d pose for a photo so I grabbed my camera, focused, and zoomed as best I could, as I slowly opened the screen door, as I pretended again that I didn’t see him.
Again, he stayed frozen in place. I said to him, “Don’t blink.” But then realizing it was me who best not blink or I’d miss the shot because soon enough he skittered away! But obviously I got the shot!
I love this time of year when all the critters are active and abound in our yard. Hummingbirds, rabbits, chipmunks, butterflies and birds. Even when alone in my writing cottage during the day, I really never feel alone, but instead surrounded by some very special friends.
P.S. John calls me his rodent loving wife. 🙂
XO,
Barbara