Okay, it’s been a ridiculously long time since my last post and for that I am sorry. Here’s the roundup:
- Had a good baby-bird season. It seemed a bit shorter than last year, but we fed and hustled a wonderful bunch of birds out into the world. (For video, see my earlier post. I could not beat last year’s filming.)
- Fostered and released several sweet batches of squirrels. I took so many photos and video that weeding through them will take a herculean effort. Do not despair, dark winter days might soon force me to this task.
- Adopted a bunny.
That’s right, Mark and I are happy to announce the arrival of the newest member of our family, Princess Hoppington. Princess Hoppington — a.k.a. Little Miss Hoppington, Hoppington, Hop-Hop, and The Bunny — is an English Spot rescued from a local rabbit-rescue organization. She has settled in nicely and seems perfectly happy with her corner of the living-room. She wanders freely for many hours of the day, squirming silently into any spot bigger than an orange. Why? Because she can!
Hoppington the Headstrong, Hoppington the Hilarious. She is a wonderful addition to our house, even if Maggie’s still thinking about it.
For your viewing pleasure, I offer pictures: Hoppington’s Arrival.
And video…
The epic saga of a bunny desperate to get her treats:
The continuing struggles of a bunny cruelly restricted to just a few treats a day!
A quiet moment with an apple twig:
And so, I give thanks that even on cold, dark winter days I am surrounded by the warmth of man and (little) beasts.
Wishing everyone a lovely holiday with friends and family!
Loretta
