If you missed it, my first post "wonder of winter ~ 1 of 2" can be found here. I left off with mention of noticing an unusual thing.
That thing I saw was a caterpillar on top of the snow, just outside the pines. Weird. I figured a bird must have dropped it, or it fell out of a tree.
After finding several more spread out in the field behind the arena, my curiosity was heightened. I consulted with my sometimes correct friend Google. Apparently winter caterpillars are not unusual. Amazing that they get to/from the top of the snow without freezing.
Being a caretaker of this land has taught me many things.
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winter cutworm (yellow underwing moth larva)
top corner of the pasture
Koda and Harmony were the brave ones
Nemo got done snorting, then came over to help
Harmony, Cierra and Koda
(sorry for the dark crappy phone pics)
I would grab a branch and toss it aside. Tank would drag it back. Sigh. After being told "OFF" he left the big branches alone. I gave up and let the four year old puppy play with the little branches.
There are no branches too large for our dog! He will drag (or try) entire trees, it you let him. I have to leave Tank home in order to actually clear branches off the trails.
branch-free trail
snow play*
(18 seconds)
Jameson is a big attraction
He is wearing our old dog Sam's coat, to cover his shaved area's
my first snowshoe outing* of the season
12.16.22
Winter is just coming into its own.
Looking forward to experiencing more winter wonder!
5 comments:
Winter caterpillars! Whoda thunk.
Loved that Tank video, what a fun light hearted dog he is. It's great that he sticks by you and doesn't just go do his own thing.
Do you find your electric fence works just as well in the winter? I know mine did back in Creston. With the sandy soil here I wonder if it has enough moisture retained to provide a ground; but I imagine the snow will do that job.
Awww Tank! Always there to brighten your day and make a person smile with his antics.
I've never seen a winter caterpillar! Odd!
I had to walk around and knock the wet heavy snow off our fence last week!
What a beautiful place you live in!
Shirley, We have had zero problems with having an electric fence in sandy soil. As you know we went from hard clay, to sandy loam where our horses and fields are. In some area's (ex. where the wild things grow) the soil is more like pure sand. Our WI Cacti thrive in it.
Sounds like your soil change is similar. I will look forward to reading about your future sandy soil gardening!
I have never seen winter caterpillars!! I’ll have to keep a better eye out for them. Great helpers you have there. They look fat and happy in the snow. Welcome to winter! We’ve had since early November. I’m hoping that means it will end early, too.
Tank is one happy dog. Love his video. I’ve never seen a winter caterpillar. What fun would clearing up branches be without professional help! They did a good job.
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