Birds, insects, amphibians and mammals

Last night was a bumper wildlife viewing experience. From a warm vantage point inside the house, with lights turned out, I was  able to view in the space of a mere 10 minutes,
~ two adolescent badgers
~ a pair of mating frogs
~ a indeterminate number of scampering mice
~ a spider by the window
~ and the haunting sound of the owls calling to each other
It is a warming thought that wildlife can find a use for the garden as well as we all can. Providing we take just a little care it is amazing how much good all our diverse garden spaces can do for the wildlife and the broad ecology of our neighborhoods.

It is a little bit of a pity that the weather was not more conducive to photography but this is a picture, taken from the same viewing point.