Having partaken of a hefty meal on the sweet, young bramble and nettle shoots, this playful faun decided to have a game with his mom. I imagine this is part of the faun’s “education” on how to defend himself and, later in life, battle for a wife during the rutting season, and then protect his wife and children following a successful rut!!!

I know it's two months late, but March madness seems to have suddenly come to Spixworth. Don't know whether it's the sudden upturn in temperature, sun stroke or whether it's the early onset of senility but I DEFINITELY seem to be having a few "senior moments" last week

I wrote this article over the weekend after another common snapping turtle showed up in my pond. The Alligator Snapping turtle is my favorite turtle. They are so unique and get larger than any other freshwater turtle in North America. Any criticism would be welcome on how I can improve it.