Our IL Congressional District #12 Congressman Bost had a TeleTownHall where registered callers were suspiciously omitted from contact. He is shameless

These 3 are the same guy. I snapped on June 6, 2022. #2 on August 6,2022. #3 on July 6,2023. I take pleasure with having history with individuals and being able to identify them as friends. Yes ,I do talk to them. This guy has a calm personality. Some others are a bit more panicky.

I spotted this guy in June 2022. It's surprising the distance they can cover. I've the same individual turtle a 1/4 mile away.

This is Stanley. He is my daughter's Berniedoodle. He is visiting us while his doggy Mama is on a vacation. He has a bit of VP Vance's predilection for furniture. Yes he has been "fixed". I confess to being a dog person. Being Valentine's Day, we decided to let him celebrate in his own way.🫣

The last of this fawn . If a critter can express joy ,this is it.

This fawn makes me smile. A harsh reality is it is vulnerable to predators at this age. Same for turkeys and other young.

This plot was frost seeded in a January with Medium Red,Ladino and Crimson clovers. No herbicides here for I can't remember. There are times when I need them. But only as a last resort. She would not be here if she did not feel secure. I work 3 plots like this. Rotating plantings for succession.

This vid happened a few minutes before the full chase I posted earlier below. This cam was placed at the opposite side of this plot of oats. I've been creating food and cover for diverse wildlife for 25 years. I am a hunter,but not after trophy antlers. Have farm background that connects me 2 earth.

We were sitting out on the patio this summer and this guy came wandering through. He surprised us & was not afraid. We had just picked tomatoes & tossed one to him. Well he ate 3. You can identify individuals by the pattern on their shell. I believe I have 5 individuals . I collect pics as I spot em

Common parasal. Grows sometimes in a circular shape called a fairy ring. It is edible although I have not tried it. I first thought it was a shaggy mane. I hope luke does not mind me posting here.

If you look closely,these are two Eastern Box Turtles making little turtles. While I was sitting quietly I heard making a lot of noise and went to investigate. (turtle porn)We have a lot of them visible in the Spring and summer. So many I have to be vigilant while mowing the lawn. I just❤️ them

I too are fascinated by mushrooms. This is a "jelly ear". It is like the name implies. I cultivate some shroons. I am a retired guy who spends a lot of time looking closely at the woods behind my house. I work to generate a habitat for wildlife and have a very diverse group of wild friends.

There's a pair of redtail's around.

This heron has never posed for a good pic

I have a pair of foxes

I took a doe from my place up north. I butcher my self and utilize as much as I can for myself,trimmings for the dogs and what's left for the local critters. More to come.

This guy has been around a lot in the oat plot. He has a lot of personality.

I have bit of creek bottom acreage. I have been working to improve my habitat for wildlife for thirty years. I am a hunter. I grew up with some ag/livestock background. I care for these animals. My feelings are nuanced about harvesting one for consumption. I try to be a good steward for the future