Species: Eastern Cottontail (Sylvilagus flofidanus)
Family: Leporidae
Date: 1.31.16
Observation:
This cottontail has been hiding out in between our wood stacks during the day.
A Fact from Dana:
The cottontail has a number of enemies including bobcats, dogs, foxes, coyotes, skunks and crows, and their young are preyed upon by hawks, owls, larger snakes and even red squirrels.
Learn more at BioKids: Eastern Cottontail
Species: Black-capped Chickadee (Parus atricapillus)
Family: Paridae
Date: 1.18.16
Observation:
This chickadee was spotted along the edge of the fields out the north end of our property.
A Fact from Alice (courtesy of the National Audubon Society's Field Guide):
Voice: The Black-capped Chickadee's voice is a buzzy chick-a-dee-dee-dee or a clear whistled fee-bee.
Habitat: Deciduous and mixed forests, and open woodlands; suburban areas in the winter.
Learn more at All About Birds: Black-capped Chickadee
