Dawn Chorus Hails
Morning Visitor Wed Jun 2nd Capt Jack posing in front of Rockridge Cabin Back from my early morning walk, I was enjoying my first cup of coffee of the day, sitting on the deck finishing Tuesday's blog in the quiet warmth of the early morning when I became aware of the local Robins collective alarm call. Seconds later my eye caught movement to my right, as a lone coyote slowly trotted past the edge of the smaller pond. No camera, again, but fortunately iPhone in pocket. I managed to catch the last few seconds as he sauntered up the rocks behind us before disappearing up the mountainside. Jack, slumbering behind me was unaware of the visitor. I'm not sure what they would have made of each other. Brief video below and best bit right at the beginning. Having had the sighting confirmed by our resident Canadian and now woken from his slumbers, Jack decided it was time for a swim in Mixal Lake, and that I should go with him. When...