Mar
23
2011
I Wonder Who Will Show Up At My Doorsteps
Author: siggyI wonder who will show up at my doorsteps. Each year toads, of all sizes, from tiny to humongous, show up attracted by the insects the porch light collects. Every year or two a large box turtle comes from the tiny creek in back of our house.
Sometimes it can be found sunning himself on the slab of concrete in back. I never (???) exactly what creature will make an entrance. Twice we saw large orange salamanders in the yard.
We usually uncover them accidentally: they like moist environments. I had no idea of their exact identity.
Once my wife saw a wild turkey in the front yard. They are in the area but I never saw one being in the yard before. A few weeks ago a possum was discovered by the dogs.
I shooed then away. I thought it might be dead and was relieved when it was gone the next day. I never know exactly what will appear in the yard. I just enjoy and welcome the next creature who comes to our doorsteps.
