Postings from the mountain cabin

We've had a very good time up here. Molly had a couch all to herself for sleeping. She spent her days chasing chipmunks, watching for chipmunks or sleeping. She and I had some good long walks, she got to chase potguts and ran after a couple of deer when they ran. If they stand still she just looks at them.
We found a Momma Red-tailed Hawk who did the infamous Hollywood western call over and over. I found out why - she had a nest nearby with a young one in it.  Photos below. Lots of deer around, all looking quite healthy.
The Sandhills entertained us morning and evening with their raucous conversations. Wish we knew what they were saying. We took Molly down to the reservoir and she checked out the overflow stream and did some fishing there. Lots of failed attempts to capture the Rufous Hummingbird in flight - oh well. Got a couple nice ones of it sitting on a tree branch. Hummers start about 5:45 am.
All in all a wonderful time. Many thanks to our friends who let us use the cabin.
Enjoy!

Broad-tailed male..

Molly on the way home kicking up dust.

A purple columbine - kind of unusual color.

Young Red-tailed in nest

Fawn leaving us behind..

Wildflowers

Ferocious Momma

Mountain meadow in the afternoon..

Molly fishing

Little cuties...

One of many we saw

 Peek-a-boo doe

Rainbow trout lurking..

Rufous Hummer standing watch over the feeder..