RED TAIL HAWK
The windsock attached to our front gate hung straight down at dawn. It was so calm a wisp of smoke would have gone straight up into the still morning air without a waver. Sky was clear & the air crisp, not cold. Another fine Arizona day was underway & I knew with this calm air it would be a good time to turn our raked up ground based yellow dried grass into burnt-up air based atmosphere. And so be it the task was done.
DIDN’T TAKE LONG TO BURN UP THE DRIED GRASS WITH 2 FIRE SOURCES
Couple readers asked how Dally was doing & we again noticed this morning she seemed a bit subdued. Happy to see us but her jumping exuberance has settled down & I think that is a good thing. I’m sure her experience has changed her in some ways. Maybe matured her a bit & taken some of that young dog rambunctiousness out her.
A few folks have asked about that Rattlesnake vaccine shot Pheebs had Tuesday. The vaccine buys time. If an animal is bit the vaccine holds back the effects but the animal still must be taken immediately to a Vet for further treatment. An animal has a higher survival rate & less bad effects if it has been vaccinated against the Rattlesnake’s venom. Vet said the majority of snake bites are on a dog’s nose & 20% of those bites are dry bites meaning no venom is injected. Only after effects from the vaccination may be a temporary small lump at the injection sight on her neck after about a week. Snake aversion classes are also held in Wickenburg but I’m thinking they do not begin until well into March or early April.
Not a lot to write about. Tried to interest myself in some yard puttering but ended up in my recliner watching TV for most of the day. Kelly went to Wickenburg for the results of her Tuesday blood tests & to do some shopping & that’s about it for today…………………..
GROANER’S CORNER:(( Two city boys were on a train heading through Texas when one of them noticed some cows. 'What a lovely bunch of cows.' he remarked. 'Not a bunch, herd,' the other boy replied. 'Heard of what?' 'Herd of cows.' 'Of course I've heard of cows.' ‘No, a cow herd.' 'What do I care what a cow heard. I have no secrets to keep from a cow.'
(last minute update)
OUR RV IS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE TONIGHT…..WHAT COULD THIS MEAN??
Maybe a visitor from Florida?
ReplyDeleteMaybe a trip in the very near future? Thanks for the vaccine info.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures of the hawk!
Hope you are traveling! We are just waiting until the end of March to hit the road.
ReplyDeleteWe had our dog vaccinated for rattle snake bites. He was bit year before last by a tiny little rattler and had to be rushed to the vet for some intervention. He is very aggressive at hunting frogs, snakes, birds rabbits - anything that moves - so I knew our best choice was to do the vaccination. He is a rescued Jack Russell by the way and made for hunting. I think you made a wise choice in your location.
Methinks it means Kelly passed her bloodwork with flying colors, and the Bayfield Bunch is ready for a road trip!
ReplyDeleteI hope it means you, Kelly & Pheebs are going on an excursion!
ReplyDeleteNifty red tail shots, especially the first one!
ReplyDeleteNO!!! Don't leave yet, not time to go north yet......
ReplyDeleteHope you are seeing a nice road trip in the near future. Have fun! Becki
ReplyDeleteBeautiful hawk pics...I can almost feel him sail by.
ReplyDeleteGoing somewhere? Lots going on in Borrego Springs. Good to know about those dog shots. Unfortunately, Fergie rarely touches the ground.
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking photos of the hawk - WOW! You inspire me to keep trying.
ReplyDeleteI think Winnie the Bago is getting ready to roll!
Taking Hawk pictures that great would have me my week. They are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteSo where is you mini trip destination?
What wonderful photos of the red tail hawk. Such a beautiful bird.
ReplyDeleteI smell road trip!
Looks like Winnie is pointing in the direction you will be going and chomping at the bit!
ReplyDeleteAdd some foodstuffs and away ya go!
Love the hawk photos! What a magnificent bird.
ReplyDeleteGreat hawk photos. Am glad to see you guys are taking off on another adventure.
ReplyDeleteThe red tailed hawk is beautiful. Great photos!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see where you are off to!
I'm athinkin' that Kelly was waiting for test results before get you all in a dither about a trip...teehee.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see Dally is doing well, a little bit of her spirit broken, but well nonetheless.
ReplyDeleteMaybe her latest attitide will persuade you to think about adopting her again?
Sometimes the easiest decisions are right in front of you....
Can't wait to see what excursion you are going on next!
I so enjoy seeing the loving care you give Pheebe. She is worth it all.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing her with us, she brings joy to our lives too, even if it's only via the Internet. :c)
Hi ALL Y'ALL! Wantin' to Howdy y'all from cold,dreary central Florida. The changes to the ranch look nice! Had a State Herptoligist stop by Highlands Hammock SP with a small King Snake (caught locally) a Boa Constrictor (his personal pet) and Pigmy Rattlesnake and an Eastern Diamondback rattler(last 2 in cages!)The last 3 snakes were turned in by campers and will be returned to their habitat. The Pygmy rattler was a scary little thing about 12" full grown and bite really gets dogs sick..the Eastern DB was young but deadly. FYI,The snake bite info you have is the same they give here.
ReplyDeleteUh Huh --- that is definitely "Load Em Up" positioning of the motorhome!
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Beautiful shot of the red tail on the Red -Tailed Hawk!! Gorgeous!
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