Do you have an opinion on COVID-19 and masks, Dr. Teddy? Yes, I do. There are two known deterrents at this time — social distancing and masks. Mom was exposed to COVID-19 recently, and I know that she was scared. I make sure that mom always wears her mask whenever she goes anywhere, and her …
On August 16, 2020, massive thunder and lightning storms occurred over large parts of California. The lightning strikes started fires everywhere. Some escalated so quickly they merged with other fires to become super fires. The closest to us was the SCU Lightning Complex Fire, which grew to be the second-largest fire in California’s history. Thanks to …
I haven’t posted an update on our Grey Fox family in a while, so I thought I should. I am also going to try to answer some of the questions I’ve received about the foxes. I am so happy that they are comfortable sharing their space so that I can observe their antics. The ability …
Dr. Teddy, how have you been handling the COVID-19 quarantine situation with your mom and dad? It is more difficult than I expected. Both mom and dad get bored and don’t appreciate the beauty of each day, and they worry about things that may never happen. Do you and Candy share the reponsiblity of take …
In my last blog post, I mentioned that I was going to talk about the highly elusive Bobcat. So here goes… After four years of photographs and experiences I am not as familiar with Bobcats as I am with the other wild animals that live in my area. The Bobcats are almost magical. Several indigenous …
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I love bears, and I am deeply humbled to have the opportunity to observe them up close! As I have stated in my previous blog, “Looking into the Eyes of a Black Bear,” bears are beyond magical! I discussed my one up-close and personal encounter, and I’ll never forget it. Camera #1 – 06-29-2019 – …
I am going to take a break from typical main topics to respond to your comments and questions. I’ve received so many heartfelt and supportive comments, and I want you to know how much each one means to me! I am trying to answer each one personally, but I am not able to respond as …
Note: The photographer of the photo in my main image is, Geoff Brooks, and posted on Unsplash.com. Before I begin sharing this adventure, I want to take a moment and assure everyone that I would never deliberately endanger a bear, myself, my family, or my dogs! I do not leave garbage or anything that might be interpreted …
My beautiful female bears have returned, and there is a new bear, which I have already name Pooh. I have been anxiously waiting for the first sighting of a bear, and at last, I can finally say they are back. I am so excited to share this experience with you! I kept checking my field …
I am sorry to say that I haven’t paid enough attention to the smaller animals in the area; instead, I was putting all of my energies into waiting for the large predators. Numerous smaller animals seem to be everywhere right now! Squirrels in particular. Squirrels are rodents, and their personalities are a combination of clown …
