Uh Oh!! Not just one but two!! Texas Rat Snakes!

 

I was feeding Julie when Michael yelled snake...He was getting the eggs! He came running and said not just one snake Mom but two of them! Hmmm, okay! I grabbed the snake tongs, snake hook and garbage can I use to contain them...We watched it eat an egg before I went and got the camera!!

 

 

I found the other one behind the laying box, just great!!

 

 

 All done with that egg, time for you to go somewhere else darl'in...

I caught the one that had just eaten an egg but had problems getting the other one. Actually I had it and in the trash can but Michael didn't get the lid on fast enough and it managed to get out. I let it go for now. I had one and hopefully in the next week I'll get the other one...

 I love this photo. Fred is from the old school (the only good snake is a dead snake) or he use to be. After seeing what the gophers are doing to the property and absolutely hating mice and rats he sees how snakes are beneficial and good...I ran into him on his way home and told him to help me. He isn't as afraid of them as he use to be. He took the lid off the can and then he grabbed the snake tongs and I let him play...He was trying to grab the snake. I finally told him if you tilt the trash can and lay it on it's side the snake will slither out...

 Beautiful...

A very healthy Texas Rat Snake...

Nothing like a little excitement for the evening!!

This evening in photos...

 I had a little time at the property tonight to take a few photos...

 Our Bluebird family is doing well...Daddy taking a break!

 I was taking photos of the wildflowers when I spotted this bee fly on a blossom. When I got home and looked at the photo on the computer I saw the other fly I had caught in mid-flight, cool!

 That is my boy!! It is his bedtime and he's in the pool swimming!! Uh Oh, Bad Momma!! 

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 Mom feeding the kids!

I've been watching this Orb spider for a few days, just never had a chance for a photo. Tonight I decided to try my luck! I see she has leftovers from a meal below in the leaves. She dances around my hand when I pick the dead buds off the petunias. What caught my eye is the white of the spider contrasting with the purple of the blooms, oh so pretty!

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The does came up for their evening snack!

It was a nice evening and I'm glad I got to spend it with my boy at the property!!

Hope y'all had a great Tuesday!

Awesome Birthday Weekend!!

 

I had a great Birthday weekend!!

Friday started off with a little Kayaking and fishing with my friend Robin.

 

 

It's been so long, way too long since I went Kayaking!

 

It was Robin's first time Kayaking and she did awesome!!

 

 

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We fished for awhile and this was my one and only fish!!

 

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Saturday morning Michael and I took the Kayaks out and fished for awhile...

 

He did pretty darn good and was oh so proud to be using one of the adult Kayaks!! We didn't catch any fish but had fun trying!

 

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Sunday morning Fred went with us and once again we did some Kayaking and Fishing!

 

I had pulled up into a nice little fishing hole and then Michael came along and pushed me out of it. Then he caught all the fish, the little brat!!

 

He caught some nice fish...

 

He was tickled!! He out fished his Mom!!

 

We practice catch and release so after a few photos the fish went back in...

 

 

Then I look over and he's pretty much done fishing and sitting and playing in the mud/sand...That pretty much meant it was time to go...Had a great time and so glad we were able to go!

 

I received a lot of Birthday cards, gift cards, money, phone calls and a gorgeous wind-chime from Robin, plus flowers and cake from Michael and Fred...Thank y'all for making my Birthday special!! Love y'all!

 

 

Robin took Michael shopping Thursday evening so he could get my Birthday presents!! He had his own money and was oh so proud to be able to get me some gifts without me knowing!!

Fred surprised me with this bouquet and a funny card about losing your memory :) He is such a smart Aleck!!

 

I am sitting here smiling and thinking about all the great memories from this weekend!

Here's hoping y'all have a great week!

 

 

 

 

Off the beaten path...

 

As most of you know I like to go on walks where there aren't a lot of people. I am always in search of these quiet peaceful spots and tonight I found one...

 

 

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Tussock Moth Caterpillar

 

 

 

 

 

 

You just never know what you will spy...

 

I spy something yellow!

 

Old Railroad bridge over the San Antonio River

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is hard to take in but the San Antonio River is really really low!! Wow!

 

 

 

 

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My favorite photo of the evening...I just love the colors!!

 

 

Even bugs don't like bugs...I sat and watched this caterpillar move away from the beetle...

 

 

And once the beetle was by him, he straightened back out and relaxed!

 

 

 

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I love evenings like this...

 

 

I hope y'all are having a great week!!

 

 

 

There is a reason I wear snakeboots when cleaning up brush...

 

One of many venomous snakes in South Texas...

 

Copperhead!!

 

I got him moved out of the brush...

Took a few photos and then moved him over to some trees on the other side of the property from where I was working. I am sure I will find more. No worries, no problem. They aren't out to get me. In fact this one was moving away from me when I spotted it. Then it curled up next to a tree and tried to hide. They eat mice which carry deadly diseases so I leave the snakes alone and don't hurt them. I'd rather have snakes any day then fields full of mice with fleas, ewww!! I hate fleas!!

 

I am sure before I am done cleaning brush I'll find more!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here's hoping y'all had a good Easter Weekend!!

 

Michael and I had a great Easter Weekend.

 

Beautiful sunset Saturday evening. I never get tired of the sunsets!

 

 

This evening after I finished doing a little work at the property I stopped and watched the Bluebirds for a little bit!!

 

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