BUSTED!

This 6 point buck was enjoying lunch at the bird feeders yesterday. He hung around for a while....although there is still a couple more weeks before muzzle loader hunting season is over...We shall see if he continues to come back to the bird feeders.
Last week we were able to snap a photo of an 8 point buck (bottom photo)also hanging around the feeders, been keeping an eye out for him too.

seeing double

It has been common to see a Pileated Woodpecker enjoying the suet feeder, but lately we have noticed two Pileated Woodpeckers after the tasty treats.

snow and lake report

Per request of Seasonals, updates to grounds and lake.

The lake is still completely frozen. Normal ice out is April 15-20th, Im thinking this will be sometime on 20th to end of month.

We still have snowy / icey conditions in the campground area where the sun can't get to it. This should be gone by end of week if weather continues to be mild, but rain is in forcast.

Patiently waiting!!!!

oh dear, its "Gimpy!"

"Gimpy" nickname to the injured doe that has been roaming around for years has made it through another round of rifle hunting, whew. The 6 winters we have been here Gimpy has also been here. According to the neighbors, Gimpy has been around a few years before we arrived and has had that injury to the front leg all the time they saw her. Gimpy has lived a long life so far dispite the injury.
I captured her feeding on fallen sunflower seeds out of the bird feeder just 8 ft from the door.
I must sat she looks real healthy.
I also started placing corn out by the winter cabin for guests to enjoy when staying at the cabin....John, Vicki and family from TX will be up to celebrate a white Christmas here and will be able to feed the deer.

Last visit of the Swans

The Swans returned for one last feeding frenzy before taking off. I am unsure where they go, assuming south with the geese.

oh deer.....

I just happen to bust one of the deer enjoying sunflower seeds from the birdfeeder. The deer is up on its hind legs. We do have many deer around Sleeping Fawn Resort during the winter months. I do feed them corn, but It seems that the corn is just not cutting it. This deer has been busted!