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Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
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 Posted - Jul 22 2025 : 06:40:11 AM
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| I have missed all these awesome bird, flower, and butterfly sharing! We have a lot of bird feeders and flowering plants that the hummingbird and butterflies love. Just watching them from my porch is fascinating all year around. WE have had several Wrens, in the past , set up a nest on our porch area but lately, the nests were abandoned before the eggs hatched. So disappointed!! |
Winnie Nielsen #3109
Red Tractor Girl
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10382 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10382 Posts |
Posted - Jul 24 2025 : 1:52:08 PM
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The Dogwood Tree
Historically significant:
Dogwood bark was used in the past to treat illnesses like malaria and pain, and the wood has been used for various tools and even golf clubs.
Wildlife haven:
Dogwoods are a food source for over 36 species of birds, and various mammals also rely on their seeds, fruit, flowers, twigs, bark, and leaves.
Symbolism:
The dogwood is a symbol of Spring in many cultures, and it also holds significance in Native American folklore, with some tribes associating it with the Tree of Life.
State symbols:
The dogwood is the state tree of Missouri and the state flower of both North Carolina and Virginia.
Ecological role:
Dogwoods are an important part of the calcium cycle in eastern forests and help maintain a healthy ecosystem.
Legends:
There are legends about dogwoods, including one where the tree is associated with Jesus's crucifixion, according to some religious and historical websites.
Flowering:
The flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) is known for its showy white or pink bracts (modified leaves) that appear in early spring, often signaling the time to plant vegetable gardens.
Not for human consumption:
While dogwood berries are a food source for wildlife, they are poisonous to humans. |
Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10382 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10382 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2025 : 03:45:19 AM
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Some people love them and some don't but here are some facts about these furry creatures.
Squirrels are omnivores. While they love nuts, they also eat fruits, seeds, fungi, insects, and even small birds or their eggs.
They have excellent memory and can remember the location of thousands of nuts they bury. Sometimes they will pretend to bury a nut to throw off thieves. The lose around 25 percent of their nut stores to thieves.
Squirrels are expert nut crackers: Their strong jaws and teeth allow them to crack open even the toughest nuts.
They can jump up to 20 feet: This impressive jumping ability helps them navigate trees and escape predators.
Squirrels can swim: They are surprisingly good swimmers and can cross small bodies of water.
They are quite acrobatic. Most people find this out when trying to protect their bird seed from being eaten by them.
Their front teeth never stop growing: This ensures they can always gnaw on hard foods without wearing down their teeth.
Squirrels communicate with each other: They use a variety of vocalizations and tail movements to communicate.
Squirrels play a role in our environment by dispersing seeds and nuts, which aids in forest regeneration.
They can run up to 20 miles per hour. This makes them quite speedy when they need to escape danger.
Squirrels can hibernate. Some species, like ground squirrels, hibernate during the winter to conserve energy.
Squirrels put on weight before winter to help them stay warm.
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Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
Edited by - levisgrammy on Jul 28 2025 03:47:04 AM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4966 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4966 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2025 : 06:30:13 AM
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Thanks, Denise.
My Dad had a squirrel who would come into the garage, jump on top of his workbench and take peanuts out of a coffee can on the counter. Outside we could even stoop down, hold a peanut and the squirrel would come and take it away from us. They are crafty critters. |
Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
184 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
184 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2025 : 09:59:12 AM
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| Thanks, Denise, for all the very interesting fact. |
Hugs,
Laurie
Country girl at heart
"Smile and be yourself everyday."
Sister #8572 6/9/2023
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10382 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10382 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2025 : 1:48:08 PM
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I hope you all are enjoying the information as much as I am. We should never stop learning!
Oh and I think I must be part of the squirrel family as I put on weight in the winter. Not to stay warm of course, but..... |
Edited by - levisgrammy on Jul 28 2025 1:53:19 PM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
4966 Posts
Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
4966 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2025 : 4:35:30 PM
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LOL! Yep - agree about winter weight. Just let's forget about it. LOL!
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Linda B
quiltee
Farmgirl #1919
FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl
1447 Posts
Karen
Kennewick
WA
USA
1447 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2025 : 8:12:30 PM
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| I love squirrels!! :) They make me smile! |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
1438 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
1438 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2025 : 10:42:05 PM
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| We have a large pecan tree in our backyard. I wished for squirrels for years as I spent many backbreaking hours picking up pecans. Finally they arrived and built a nest in an oak tree. The nest location changes every year. In spring I love watching the new crop of kids chasing each other around the trees and jumping from one tree to another. They don't always remember where they plant their nuts; I find them growing in my flower pots. My cat and I enjoy watching them from the bedroom window under the ash tree. I am sometimes awaked by squirrel chattering. |
Judith
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Happiness is Homemade
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levisgrammy
Scattered Prairie Hen Honcho
10382 Posts
Denise
Ohio
USA
10382 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2025 : 04:19:03 AM
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Ducks have a preening gland that secretes an oily substance they spread on their feathers, making them waterproof.
Ducks can close one eye and put half of their brain to sleep while the other half stays awake, allowing them to remain vigilant for predators.
Some duck species can dive to incredible depths, up to 240 feet.
Ducks are highly social and prefer to live in groups.
Ducks can have different "accents" depending on their location, with some city ducks having louder quacks than their country counterparts.
Duck bills are packed with touch receptors, making them as sensitive as human fingertips.
Ducks eat a variety of foods, including plants, insects, seeds, and even small fish.
While most duck species are monogamous for a breeding season, they don't typically mate for life.
Ducks can live up to 20 years, especially if well cared for.
The number of eggs a duck lays is influenced by the amount of daylight.
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Denise~~
Sister #43
"I am a bookaholic with no desire to be cured."
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path"
Psalm 119:105
www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com
www.torisgram.etsy.com |
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