Fairest Forest Fern

@forestfern
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Just an average someone who enjoys a peaceful spot to walk, read, & take photos. I enjoy #bloomscrolling to see the beauty in your part of our world. I've learned a lot here, especially, #kindness.

From my world, my little dog, forest trails, my nightly movies, snacks, and random silliness or somberness.

#DogsOfMastodon #CorvidsofMastodon #Libraries #TheDetectorists #SchittsCreek #Etymology #FilmNoir #Crows #Hiking #ReferenceBooks #mushtodon #mosstodon #Buddhism #Mindfulness #Genealogy

Proud Daydreaming Nap Lover
Tidbits:Classic Movies, Toast, Birds, Plants
HeaderCloseup of bright green ferns within a dark forest background
Profile PhotoMildly panicked black & white terrier looking back at owner because a deer is standing between her & me, the photographer a/k/a best day ever.

"Ding dong---er, caw!, caw!"
"Bring us more food," they say.

Dutifully, I provided peanuts and warm homemade bread to the neighborhood crow family.

#corvids
#crows
#nature
##CorvidsOfMastodon

I wish I could provide the crows with a warmer place but crows need to keep moving to stay fed and warm.

I'm grateful they stop by to see me, or rather, know I'll provide them with food so it's best to keep me on one of their pitstops.

#crows
#corvids
#CorvidsOfMastodon

#nature

Not greedy at all.
It's so cold out, I say, take as many as you can, dear one!

I adore these crows.
In exchange for peanuts they once brought me an unknown animal rib and dropped it on my doorstop.

#corvids #crows
#peanuts #birds
#corvidsofmastodon

Well now, isn't this just an absolute joy.
My weather app needs to put a bigger parka on that little chap or get him back in the house!
#weather #fridayfeeling

Thinking about that lone Canada goose honking at me, irritated by my presence on the bank of the mirror-surfaced pond deep within the woods.

#nature #birdsofmastodon

Daydreaming or perhaps evening dreaming of warm fall days of the past.

I love my dog but can see how old she's getting when comparing her to this photo.

#FootpathFriday #dogsofmastodon

What I saw outside my window earlier today.

Stay warm, stay safe, friends.

#birdsofmastodon
#hawk #nature

***edit***
I'm pretty sure it's a juvenile Cooper's Hawk. Using Cornell's All About Birds, I looked at Sharp-Shinned Hawks and Northern Goshawks because they're so similar. I hope I'm correct about IDing this one as a juvenile Cooper's Hawk.

#NowWatching

THE BIG HEAT (1953)
Glenn Ford and Gloria Grahame
Director: Fritz Lang (!)

#ClassicMovies #OldHollywood
#TCMParty #GlennFord

Looked out the window, like I do when I get up in the middle of the night, & discovered this guy busy as all hell. I tapped on the window & he looked at me with mild irritation for interrupting him.

Eventually, he ran back TO THE HOUSE! Oh-no, he has to go! You know, I thought I heard something last week in the wall. Oh gawd, I'm creeping myself out now.

Sad, my old Rat Terrier can't even catch mice anymore.

Tomorrow (!) I will be heading to the hardware store for #mousetraps #rodents

Good morning! #HappyNewYear from Michigan!

I missed the midnight hour, but I won't miss most of 2025. Last year was mean, harassing work women from January to June. I left rather than disrupt my peaceful life by hiring a lawyer & filing a grievance. Life's too short! Since June, I've had time with Mom, my dog, & looking for new work.

I feel good, it's a new year, & I know the next best thing in my life is right around the corner. A toast to good health, #love, #friends, & patience to us all!