While life here may not be too wild, there is a lot of wildlife.

Long ago now, back in the spring, I was worried that our little red squirrel population had been wiped out. Recently, however, it has been obvious that I was wrong—the population seems strong, just spread out so that each squirrel has its own territory sufficient for survival. Today, as I wandered around, I was scolded by quite a number of individuals.

This flock is oblivious of the day on the calendar marked "Thanksgiving."

And the white-tailed deer? They are getting their darker winter coat, but seem to have no idea what season is actually approaching. It's almost to the point where deer-catchers (like cow-catchers) will have to mounted to the front end of automobiles.