The little bunnies! We had those as well. The local farmer who worked our land one day decided to plow the field to prepare for the crop. Apparently he stirred a nest of mother and babies. Upon arriving home from work, no mother found but two little guys were still there. Placed them inside for protection, intending to keep our small dog as far from them as possible. Sadly, the plan was not a wise one. The dog ended a new bunny life. Rather than continue with that plan, the remaining babe was placed back outside in a natural, protected environment. Who knows his fate; certainly not I. We did have about a dozen rabbits at one time. One had a limp - more than likely came into contact with our local owl. We also had a blind boxer turtle (eye probably sliced by a plow. He was fed cantaloupe and other vegetation, hanging around for a year or so. Then poof, he, too, was gone. Do believe he had another conflict with a farming vehicle.
On the bright side, our new location has rabbits as well. We’ve seen at least two around the house next door. And squirrels. Many, many squirrels due to the abundance of trees. DH fights them and annoys them atrociously. The pecans are HIS and he refuses to share them with any rodent in furs. He’ll get the water hose and use it like a water cannon on them. Also, they are adapt in absconding with the suet from the wire cages. Not that he minds feeding them, but he dislikes the mess they make of things and the loss of suet as it falls from the cage.
Birds: there are a number of song birds here which thrills us to no end. Great morning to awaken to the sweet sounds they create. Actually saw a bluebird. Have yet to spot a painted bunting. Do miss seeing these. And of course, the hummers. Gradually mounting additional feeders as the population increases. We’ve a garden bed filled with Turk’s cap - and they just love this!
The garden was rather neglected this year. Hope to see new plants and blooms this next season. Unusual plants which have never been grown, personally. Oleander, Rose of Sharon, Canna lily in the most unusual color. An apricot with a splash of white on the bloom. Garden will wait until after the house is complete.
At the moment, just tankful we have a/c. It’s HOT here in Texas!
Life in the country has many rewards. Sad that the critters are often displaced.
Northeast Georgia is largely country, but we live in a quiet suburban neighborhood with many tall trees. The original builders of the neighborhood were smart to create a meandering road rather than the standard grid.
My DW is a gardener and decided that every new tree planted will be a fruit tree that can both look beautiful and be harvested. We have a fig tree and a few persimmons.
I’m the landscaper who enjoys his push mower and working in the heat of the summer, only to cool down later in the shower and A/C. Yeah, Southern life has its rewards.
Hearing about the Texas BarBQ war in Castro’s district has my mouth watering :- )