Baby Animals

This spring we have found lots of baby animals around our property. Actually, we always seem to be finding some type of animal on our property whether it be a stray cat, a turtle, a snake (hopefully one that hasn’t encountered the lawn mower), or our own pets who have gotten themselves into various scrapes.

Earlier this spring, we found a nest of baby robins in one of our fire bushes. The bushes are right next to our porch, and we had a great view of the nest from our office window. We had to watch our cats very carefully when they went outside though. They were VERY interested in this nest of babies. J The fledglings flew the coop the day after this photo was taken.

Photo Credit: Roma.

A couple of weeks ago, Ben was mowing the grass at the back of our field. As he went past the garden by the shed, he did a double-take. There was a little fawn lying in the garden! He ran inside to get the rest of us so we could see it.

Photo Credit: Ben.

At first we were concerned that he might be injured or abandoned. He looked like he had paused to take a little nap or something. We were later told that does sometimes leave their fawns in a spot where they feel it’s safe for a short period of time while they do something else. Daddy gave this little guy a nudge to make sure that he could move alright. He jumped up bleating and darted for our woods. He seemed to be fine, and we haven’t seen him again.

Photo Credit: Ben.

Ben was mowing our lawn again on Monday, and found yet another creature in the yard. He found this tiny baby bunny just sitting in the field.

Photo Credit: Roma.

This little guy could have fit in the palm of your hand. As you can see, he let us get quite close to him. Eventually he must have gone away when the mower came closer. I love baby bunnies as long as they stay OUT of my garden.

Photo Credit: Roma.

*Do you have any baby animals, wild or domesticated, that you have come in contact with this spring? We’d love to know!*