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Just want to write a quick post about this fall season in my neighborhood that I love so much - Barton Hills in South Austin TX.
This fall I have seen some unusual wildlife in the 13 years I have now lived at my house. I back up to the Barton Creek greenbelt, so there are always all types of critters around, but the latest and the greatest was having a wild turkey family in and around my house. I first saw the tom turkey, who I think was accidentally treed by my German Shepherd, Zelda, who was chasing after a squirrel. I was sitting up on my deck and I kept hearing this clucking noise and went to investigate and just about freaked out as this thing was casually sitting in one of my oak trees, grooming its feathers, and it was HUGE!!!! I tried to get some photos but all my batteries were dead. Luckily enough two weeks later the hen appears in my next door neighbor's yard and I got lots of photos, which I will add one here today.
One a somewhat scary note, although I have heard them in the past, I had a coyote come up in my yard, which my dogs chased after. I promptly called them off as a coyote could tear up a dog in the right circumstance, and I wasn't about to let that happen. So, now i have the proof of which to defend myself and my german shepherd Zelda against the accusations of my new neighbors who were convinced she was a cat killer. As I told them, all she likes is the chase, once the cat stops and stands up to her, she hits the brakes. I reminded them about the predators in the area, coyotes, grey foxes, great horned owls - all of which would find a cat to be a nice dessert.
Ok, well, last but not least I love watching NFL football on sundays, as I take my tv outside on my back deck, fire up the bbq, invite some friends over to watch the games, and enjoy the outdoor scenery and nice fall weather.
Over and out for now
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