Culprit Nailed.

7-7-24 VERMONT: We nailed the crayfish culprit, caught him/her in the act—thanks to the game cam. It’s an owl, Barred Owl we think. Perhaps he/she lives in the owl house. 

Lily and Danna were here for the holiday, arriving on the night of the 3rd and leaving this morning. They are great guests, and we loved having them—they’re welcome anytime. Among the things we did together were, art show at Morrill homestead, parade at Strafford, Lake Mascoma and the Baited Hook, a visit to the alpacas, a visit to the bread/pizza oven and sugar shack across the street. They went to the fireworks at Lake Moray, played miniature golf and went swimming. It was a great Holiday weekend. Even if we had a bit of rain, 0.55 inches.

New blooms: bee balm, purple delphinium, first phlox, hybrid daylily, milkweed, mallow.

Owl caught by the game cam. I'm guessing Barred Owl.

Owl diving into the pond.

Owl leaving, presumably, with catch.

Cocktail hour on the deck, selfie by Danna.

Stafford parade 1.

Stafford parade 2.

Stafford parade 3.

Dinner at the Baited Hook.

Hybrid daylily. [This is a Garden Blog.]

And Good Night to all. [photo by Danna.]