tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post5335339795461603355..comments2023-09-25T09:13:30.994-06:00Comments on Bag Lady's Blather: Wildlife - Country-stylethe Bag Ladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-83691005736242800632008-02-13T09:48:00.000-07:002008-02-13T09:48:00.000-07:00It's been too chilly for walks in the wide world a...It's been too chilly for walks in the wide world as of late, but there have been deer down by the river.<BR/>And there are tonnes of bats down ther in the fall...it's neat to sit and watch them flutter about at dusk.<BR/>Once it thaws a bit and I brave the great outdoors, I'll check for more critters.Geosominhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729167937433295927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-51954332402725674272008-02-12T21:42:00.000-07:002008-02-12T21:42:00.000-07:00Hilary - that's too funny! Mind you, the Bag Lady ...Hilary - that's too funny! Mind you, the Bag Lady would probably have thought the same thing.the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-16723347879232937632008-02-12T16:26:00.000-07:002008-02-12T16:26:00.000-07:00Yes, actually. I just blogged about one such incid...Yes, actually. I just blogged about one such incident.<BR/><BR/>As for bats.. I love them and I also had a very passive encounter with one a number of years ago. We were staying at a cottage that was undergoing renovations. It wasn't unusual to see wire wrapped in black electrical tape as a projectt was put on hold for one reason or another.<BR/><BR/>One such fixture was on the wall in the bedroom. I was aware of it mostly because the black tape stood out against the white walls. <BR/><BR/>Well yeah, you guessed it. By morning it became apparent that the black tape was actually a small bat hanging off of the wall.. all night long. We eventually ended up coaxing it into a child's butterfly net and out the door.<BR/><BR/>Great blog post, Baggie. I always love hearing about critters.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-41927328504749962922008-02-11T18:48:00.000-07:002008-02-11T18:48:00.000-07:00Hi, Reb: Maybe it was too cold and they'll be out ...Hi, Reb: Maybe it was too cold and they'll be out and about now that it's a little warmer!the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-6289774069624903932008-02-11T13:55:00.000-07:002008-02-11T13:55:00.000-07:00Well, it has been too cold for the bunnies that li...Well, it has been too cold for the bunnies that live around the complex here to be out much. Either that or the coyote that made it's way up the river valley last winter is back. Haven't heard that he is though.Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-89131434177283530502008-02-11T11:08:00.000-07:002008-02-11T11:08:00.000-07:00BG - the Bag Lady has never seen enough bats toget...BG - the Bag Lady has never seen enough bats together to call them a colony, so has never smelled them. She is pretty sure she's grateful for this...<BR/>There are a lot of coyotes around here, and she has lost 2 pets to them. They are well-known for trying to lure dogs to follow one of them, then the rest of the pack will attack. They are also a bit of a danger at calving time.the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-44543604384323112502008-02-11T10:56:00.000-07:002008-02-11T10:56:00.000-07:00The apartment I lived in before moving into a hous...The apartment I lived in before moving into a house last August was within sight of a bridge with a bat colony. I didn't see the bats too often, but I smelled them when I ran under their bridge.<BR/><BR/>We have coyotes at one of our parks and I used to hear them and sometimes see them on my runs. I don't go to that park very often any more, but I'm sure they're still there!Ann (bunnygirl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04938134750150653386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-31767350743401413562008-02-11T10:54:00.000-07:002008-02-11T10:54:00.000-07:00Emily - you're a couple up on the Bag Lady then - ...Emily - you're a couple up on the Bag Lady then - there are no raccoons or armadillos around here, so she has never seen one, except on TV.<BR/>C.D. - there have been cougar attacks here recently, too. The Cowboy's father saw one (several years ago)on top of his bale stack. The Bag Lady has been lucky enough that she hasn't encountered one.<BR/>Don't know as she would go so far as to build a bat-house...life around here is batty enough that this house might qualify, though!!the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-40105007084197218102008-02-11T10:03:00.000-07:002008-02-11T10:03:00.000-07:00At the new place we have seen grouse, fox, moose, ...At the new place we have seen grouse, fox, moose, and Daughter saw a bear run across the property as she was on the roof helping husband with the building.<BR/><BR/>A week and half ago there was a cougar attack not far from our property. The conservation officers managed to get the cougar, but not before it killed a large dog.<BR/><BR/>I love bats! Someday I hope to build a batouse to attract them.... less mosquitos are always a bonus!Carpe Diemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763985033840702781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-67763148327036889452008-02-11T10:01:00.000-07:002008-02-11T10:01:00.000-07:00ohhhhh....the most excitement we have around here ...ohhhhh....the most excitement we have around here are some deer (mostly on the side of the road) and the occasional fox, armadillo and raccoon. <BR/><BR/>A few weeks ago we watched 7 deer chase off a fox in the field next to our house. That's pretty amazing considering we don't exactly live in the middle of no where.<BR/><BR/>Oh yea, my cousin-in-law swears he saw our great dane jump a deer that was bedded down in the tall grass in our back yard. I wish I'd seen that one.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989528656890002126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-46338146546331893912008-02-11T09:47:00.000-07:002008-02-11T09:47:00.000-07:00Oh, Javachick - it was you! The Bag Lady was wonde...Oh, Javachick - it was you! The Bag Lady was wondering...the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-67723505776243893232008-02-11T09:43:00.000-07:002008-02-11T09:43:00.000-07:00(Sorry - was signed in with wrong account before a...(Sorry - was signed in with wrong account before and didn't notice; reposting comment)<BR/><BR/>We see deer on a regular basis and the occasional gopher. Once I stood at the living room window and watched a moose walk across our front lawn. Wish I'd had the camera handy for that one. And the cats brought an owl into the house once. It was still alive and kickin' (or flying). Cats got locked in the bathroom and all doors were opened wide until he made his way out.<BR/><BR/>We used to have bats living in our cellar sometimes when we were growing up. I actually think bats are kind of cute, but they sure can startle you when they fly by your head.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-78498884232383146522008-02-11T09:16:00.000-07:002008-02-11T09:16:00.000-07:00radian6 - sorry, we were commenting at the same ti...radian6 - sorry, we were commenting at the same time. <BR/>It really is wonderful to have the wildlife around, isn't it? <BR/>The largest thing my cats have ever tried to bring into the house was a chickadee! I managed to get it away from the cat, but it was too late. At least you managed to rescue the owl.<BR/>Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment!the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-55483866945048149332008-02-11T09:11:00.000-07:002008-02-11T09:11:00.000-07:00Crabby - there are cougars in this area, and there...Crabby - there are cougars in this area, and there have been instances of them killing people's pets. The Bag Lady tries to always remember to look up in the trees when she is stumbling around the pasture.<BR/><BR/>SB - moose are really funny-looking, while still being majestic. They also are quite dangerous, especially when the females have their young with them. They have been known to attack anything they see as a threat, so the Bag Lady is always careful about checking for them, too. Women need to be aware of their surroundings in the country just as much as women need to be aware of their surroundings in the city! The only difference is that the attacker in the country often has 4 legs, rather than 2!<BR/><BR/>And yes, bats are interesting. They undeservedly have such a bad reputation! They are really helpful little critters, eating all those nasty mosquitoes...the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-28037068321028723742008-02-11T09:07:00.000-07:002008-02-11T09:07:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14972478668748574431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-50812304904302326282008-02-11T09:03:00.000-07:002008-02-11T09:03:00.000-07:00Well, there was that guy at the tire store the oth...Well, there was that guy at the tire store the other day with a parakeet on his shoulder. That was the wildest thing I've seen in awhile.<BR/><BR/>Bats are such interesting creatures, aren't they?<BR/><BR/>I would love to see a Moose up close and personal. I think they are just about the funniest looking animals, but somehow they still seem majestic.Scrumpyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12963135920577462855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-44176303489721861632008-02-11T08:53:00.000-07:002008-02-11T08:53:00.000-07:00We live in a fairly densely populated suburb, but ...We live in a fairly densely populated suburb, but still get odd wildlife like possums and wild turkeys.<BR/><BR/>My mom and sister live on a sparsely populated hilltop (where I was lucky enough to grow up) but unfortunately they've discovered there's a mountain lion sharing the same territory. Nothing against mountain lions in theory, but it's a bit scary to cohabitate with them as they do sometimes go after people as well as pets.Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-75605149139293141132008-02-11T08:16:00.000-07:002008-02-11T08:16:00.000-07:00Sure that counts, missicat! But the Bag Lady agree...Sure that counts, missicat! But the Bag Lady agrees - you probably do need a weekend in the country. Doesn't everyone?the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-23520342621059811802008-02-11T08:09:00.000-07:002008-02-11T08:09:00.000-07:00I need a weekend out in the country....my only "wi...I need a weekend out in the country....my only "wildlife" experience was walking through my neighborhood and having a cute, stripey tabby cat join me for a bit. Guess that doesn't count...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-43235357666002656772008-02-11T07:45:00.000-07:002008-02-11T07:45:00.000-07:00dfTerrie - at least you get to see critters. Bette...dfTerrie - at least you get to see critters. Better to see cows and horses and rabbits than alligators and crocodiles!! What kind of cows are they, do you know? Somehow, I just don't equate cows with Florida. Are they just wintering there...?the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-10131087721598842282008-02-11T07:43:00.000-07:002008-02-11T07:43:00.000-07:00We have had bears in the pasture, but the Bag Lady...We have had bears in the pasture, but the Bag Lady has never personally seen one. She has seen the scat left behind, which was enough to scare the crap out of her (no pun intended!) as it was just the other side of the trees from her garden...maybe 50 feet away.the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-30509140743955190512008-02-11T07:40:00.000-07:002008-02-11T07:40:00.000-07:00df Bag Lady,Okay, Okay, I confess. This winter, he...df Bag Lady,<BR/><BR/>Okay, Okay, I confess. This winter, here in Florida, I live in a development that sits between two farms. When I leave the development and drive north, I see cows in the field and when I drive south I see horses in the field. As to animals up close and personal, I do see the occasional rabbit in my neighbor's yard. <BR/><BR/>You have to admit, for a girl from New York City that's a lot of wildlife! ;)<BR/><BR/>TerrieTerrie Farley Moranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980849018232866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8329622951839766826.post-9094684430064055012008-02-11T07:23:00.000-07:002008-02-11T07:23:00.000-07:00The deer dance in our yard most nights, and they s...The deer dance in our yard most nights, and they saunter up the streets and alleys, too.<BR/>We've had the occasional moose wander by, usually in the fall.<BR/>And there's a fox living on the edge of town.<BR/>That's been it for a while now. I miss living in the country just for these wildlife encounters.<BR/>Of course, back on the farm we'd get the occasional bear waltzing through the yard. Can't say as I miss that.<BR/><BR/>Glad to know the bat survived.Leah J. 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