Category Archives: wildlife

Happy birds at the feeder

Birds, wildlife

I put peanuts and sunflower seeds out daily.

Bob made these wood birdfeeders some years ago. I don’t fill them up because raccoons come and empty them at night. You can see that the door is at an odd angle. The raccoons did that.

The shelled peanuts are the favorite food of the bluejays. The cardinals (not in the video) like the sunflower seed the best.

There are other feeders around my porch so birds of all kinds can find food here.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2024 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.

A Blue Jay makes a pitstop.

wildlife

Food is not the only thing wild birds need. Fresh water is a must, too.

During the winter, this birdbath is plugged in as is a large bowl for my barn cats.

Watching the birds is entertainment. They don’t cost as much to feed and water as the barn cats do, but if I keep the cats well fed they leave the birds alone.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2023 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.

Oh! possum!

wildlife

I know some people think opossums are ugly. I think they are cute.

Usually, I have the uneaten cat food picked up by this time. I was late last night so this guy got a little snack.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2023 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.

Sandhill cranes at sunset

wildlife

I stood for a long time watching as flock after flock of sandhill cranes flew into the sunset.

There were hundreds of cranes last evening, looking for the best place to spend their night.

Enjoy.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2023 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.

Turkeys

wildlife

I saw two turkey chicks, but only one shows up in this video.

These wild birds were past the vegetable garden area, heading away into heavier brush. They were not afraid and took their time walking away.

You never know what kind of wildlife you come across at the Green Bay Botanical Garden.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2023 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.