Furry and Feathered Friends

Hey everyone, I thought you might like an update on Molly.  She's growing really fast and is such a quick learner.  She already knows a few basic commands and is so smart!  I did have to install a baby gate because she's now able to climb up and down stairs and she had a bit of a run-in with our cat (who lives upstairs).  Here are some pics:




She knows "Box" means go to your crate.  She's going to be too big for it soon!



Reading the label on the door?



She loves her Kong rubber chew toy - especially when it's stuffed with peanut butter!



Am I a good girl?  Am I going to get a treat?



Fed up with waiting for me to take her for a walk.

As well, our blue jays are back, and they brought some friends! Here are some cedar waxwings, hanging out on the spirea:



Here's a close-up:



The spirea gives a mass of lovely red berries. As well, I put out a block of suet in the feeder, but so far only the jays seem interested.

We have bald eagles up on the west mountain, and ravens on the east.  Anyone know how I can attract some cardinals?

The snow is pretty deep around here, and we've been able to see some interesting animal tracks.  A rabbit ran across the road:



.... closely followed by a raven:



We've also seen moose, bobcat and coyote tracks. This morning I saw deer tracks.  And there's a rumour of a cougar sighting ... yikes!

Okay that's all for now, a certain puppy is demanding her afternoon walk!