“ F3 = fall, flora & fauna in LMT ! “

“  F3 = fall, flora & fauna in LMT ! “ 

This morning the “ groundhog “  that lives under one of the sheds in the driveway “ munching on its “ salad bar “ of vegetation again  – nice and “ chunky “  for winter hibernation – more “ gray “ now than summer brown !  But can move very fast when want and have too !

At dusk yesterday, four [4] so familiar  “ female deer “ – one fawn from spring – now all grown up but slightly smaller than the other three [3]  -  visiting again in driveway  “ grazing “ on vegetation also and came up for drink from small pond on patio – Gee ! – all got along and waited their turn !

Some of the wildlife “ pets “ besides the domestic pets of course – but many advantages – e.g., do not need to provide food, water, cleanup, vet bills, etc.- they are on their own & prefer it that way !

Deer now also in their more “ gray “ winter fur – blend in better – “ good camouflage “ difficult to see in winter if no snow  -  from their lighter”  brown “ of summer.

Nothing like seeing about a dozen deer, dozen wild turkeys and some local cats all in back meadow area just  “  lounging together,  “ but spaced judiciously far enough apart to be comfortable with each other,  in the setting sun or sunrise – all getting along,  yet all so different  !

Then the “  flora “ – just have to live here since 1974 to more fully appreciate it.

Everyday something new to discover and enjoy even after al these years !

LMT does not get any better than this !

Still the “Jewel of Lehigh County! “

“ Challenge “ to get more to experience, appreciate and preserve it !

Frank Gadek LM Resident since 1974