Канал: Wildlife Behind Our Home in Hendersonville, NC

Frisky red foxes behind our home.

Frisky red foxes behind our home.

Wildlife at water hole #1 in Haywood Knolls, Hendersonville, NC.

Wildlife at water hole #1 in Haywood Knolls, Hendersonville, NC.

The Persistent Possum!

The Persistent Possum!

Wildlife at water hole #2, Haywood Knolls, Hendersonville, NC.

Wildlife at water hole #2, Haywood Knolls, Hendersonville, NC.

Hey, look! I found a stick!

Hey, look! I found a stick!

Bear pair buddies still traveling together.

Bear pair buddies still traveling together.

Raccoons being raccoons!

Raccoons being raccoons!

Fallen tree bridge wildlife on Serenity Creek in Haywood Knolls.

Fallen tree bridge wildlife on Serenity Creek in Haywood Knolls.

Even turkey vultures need a drink now and then.

Even turkey vultures need a drink now and then.

The Long-tailed weasel in Haywood Knolls, Hendersonville, NC.

The Long-tailed weasel in Haywood Knolls, Hendersonville, NC.

Giving up on Disney Roadrunners, opportunistic coyotes raid a bobcat's stash.

Giving up on Disney Roadrunners, opportunistic coyotes raid a bobcat's stash.

Bear buddies: Two adult bears drinking side by side.

Bear buddies: Two adult bears drinking side by side.

Gray fox does rubs and flippies at the wildlife scenting tree.

Gray fox does rubs and flippies at the wildlife scenting tree.

Limping red fox at the trail cams.

Limping red fox at the trail cams.

North Carolina Wildlife: Bear stare: watching me from above.

North Carolina Wildlife: Bear stare: watching me from above.

Ten peaceful minutes of "backyard" wildlife at the water hole.

Ten peaceful minutes of "backyard" wildlife at the water hole.

Black bear morphing into a cinnamon bear? Excessive rubbing?

Black bear morphing into a cinnamon bear? Excessive rubbing?

Hippity Hop southern flying squirrels in bluebird boxes.

Hippity Hop southern flying squirrels in bluebird boxes.

I love dogs! And these Spaniels are gorgeous! But are they safe?

I love dogs! And these Spaniels are gorgeous! But are they safe?

A winter of bears! Huge crop of acorns to eat!

A winter of bears! Huge crop of acorns to eat!

Uncommon black coyote is very shy.

Uncommon black coyote is very shy.

Black bear crossing Serenity Creek before and after the heavy rain.

Black bear crossing Serenity Creek before and after the heavy rain.

"Night of the Bears" November, 2021

"Night of the Bears" November, 2021

When the water hole freezes over...

When the water hole freezes over...

Water hole wildlife in Haywood Knolls, Hendersonville, NC.

Water hole wildlife in Haywood Knolls, Hendersonville, NC.

Black bears not hibernating here this winter in Hendersonville, NC.

Black bears not hibernating here this winter in Hendersonville, NC.

The beautiful gray fox!

The beautiful gray fox!

NC wildlife along Serenity Creek in the Blue Ridge mountains.

NC wildlife along Serenity Creek in the Blue Ridge mountains.

Young buck sporting latest fashion in antlers.

Young buck sporting latest fashion in antlers.

Curious behavior. Lame red fox resting on our frozen water hole.

Curious behavior. Lame red fox resting on our frozen water hole.

The squirrel hunter!

The squirrel hunter!

"Night of the Bears" New Years Eve, 2023!

"Night of the Bears" New Years Eve, 2023!

Coyotes race through the forest and howl the new year in!

Coyotes race through the forest and howl the new year in!

Wildlife crossing Holly's fallen tree bridge!

Wildlife crossing Holly's fallen tree bridge!

The sounds of the screech owl fill the forest.

The sounds of the screech owl fill the forest.

When the trail cams are next to the bobcat's den...

When the trail cams are next to the bobcat's den...

Appalachian wildlife feasting on White Oak acorns!

Appalachian wildlife feasting on White Oak acorns!

Bears in slow-mo, Haywood Knolls.

Bears in slow-mo, Haywood Knolls.

Large antlered buck following does during the day.

Large antlered buck following does during the day.

This bear bent open our fence gate last night.

This bear bent open our fence gate last night.

White Squirrels - 2023 in Haywood Knolls, Hendersonville, NC.

White Squirrels - 2023 in Haywood Knolls, Hendersonville, NC.

Slow-mo coyote - scent marking.

Slow-mo coyote - scent marking.

Ethereal deer leaping gracefully through the forest!

Ethereal deer leaping gracefully through the forest!

Cooper's or Sharp Shinned hawk with prey.

Cooper's or Sharp Shinned hawk with prey.

Young bear has a regular routine through our property.

Young bear has a regular routine through our property.

Yikes! Thanksgiving again? Nervous turkeys on the run!

Yikes! Thanksgiving again? Nervous turkeys on the run!

Large bear munches acorns!

Large bear munches acorns!

The Secret Lives of Bobcats - "The Hunt!"

The Secret Lives of Bobcats - "The Hunt!"

Doe with spotted fawn this summer behind our home.

Doe with spotted fawn this summer behind our home.

The Secret Lives of Bobcats: "The Chase"

The Secret Lives of Bobcats: "The Chase"

The Secret Lives of Bobcats: "The Drought"

The Secret Lives of Bobcats: "The Drought"

Huge bear sauntering through Haywood Knolls.

Huge bear sauntering through Haywood Knolls.

The Secret Lives of Bobcats: "Playtime"

The Secret Lives of Bobcats: "Playtime"

The Secret Lives of Bobcats: "The Family"

The Secret Lives of Bobcats: "The Family"

Close and cute, doe and fawn.

Close and cute, doe and fawn.

Bears, bears, everywhere! Large acorn crop bring lots of hungry bears to Haywood Knolls.

Bears, bears, everywhere! Large acorn crop bring lots of hungry bears to Haywood Knolls.

Winter weather prognosticator: the Groundhog.

Winter weather prognosticator: the Groundhog.

Bobcat with kittens goes squirrel hunting.

Bobcat with kittens goes squirrel hunting.

Water hole wildlife behind our home - 2023

Water hole wildlife behind our home - 2023

Momma bear with cubs, bear with antler and crunching acorns.

Momma bear with cubs, bear with antler and crunching acorns.

Coyote pair hunting, Haywood Knolls, Hendersonville, NC

Coyote pair hunting, Haywood Knolls, Hendersonville, NC

Yikes! Fawn comes charging over and DEMANDS breakfast!

Yikes! Fawn comes charging over and DEMANDS breakfast!

The dancing bears of Haywood Knolls!

The dancing bears of Haywood Knolls!

Tree rubbing, camera trashing bear.

Tree rubbing, camera trashing bear.

Young fawn in the shadows of the forest.

Young fawn in the shadows of the forest.

Momma bear, three little cubs and the yellow jackets.

Momma bear, three little cubs and the yellow jackets.

NC Wildlife: Fallen Tree Bridge - Spring / Summer 2023

NC Wildlife: Fallen Tree Bridge - Spring / Summer 2023

Blue Ridge Mountains: Wildlife along the mountain stream.

Blue Ridge Mountains: Wildlife along the mountain stream.

Doe caressing her spotted fawn with licks all over.

Doe caressing her spotted fawn with licks all over.

Bear checking out the rubbing tree at the water hole, Haywood Knolls.

Bear checking out the rubbing tree at the water hole, Haywood Knolls.

Intimate Closeup: Doe with beautiful new suckling fawn in Haywood Knolls, Hendersonville, NC.

Intimate Closeup: Doe with beautiful new suckling fawn in Haywood Knolls, Hendersonville, NC.

Amazing black coyote with four white paws, Hendersonville, NC!

Amazing black coyote with four white paws, Hendersonville, NC!

One of the three bears that arrived together in Haywood Knolls.

One of the three bears that arrived together in Haywood Knolls.

This bear was sleeping about 50 feet from my water hole when I was checking it.

This bear was sleeping about 50 feet from my water hole when I was checking it.

Wow! Check out the large paws on this young male bear, Hendersonville, NC.

Wow! Check out the large paws on this young male bear, Hendersonville, NC.

Black bear just having fun in the cool of the morning.

Black bear just having fun in the cool of the morning.

Frisky spotted fawn out for morning walk with mom - Hendersonville, NC.

Frisky spotted fawn out for morning walk with mom - Hendersonville, NC.

Bears have been secretly shadowing me through the forest, Hendersonville, NC.

Bears have been secretly shadowing me through the forest, Hendersonville, NC.

Two bears exploring behind our home, Hendersonville, NC.

Two bears exploring behind our home, Hendersonville, NC.

Large number of black bears snorking and scrunching my wildlife cameras, Hendersonville, NC.

Large number of black bears snorking and scrunching my wildlife cameras, Hendersonville, NC.

When the water hole freezes over, Hendersonville, NC.

When the water hole freezes over, Hendersonville, NC.

Wild rabbit buffet for bobcats, foxes and coyotes.

Wild rabbit buffet for bobcats, foxes and coyotes.

Black bear's favorite rubbing trees, Hendersonville, NC.

Black bear's favorite rubbing trees, Hendersonville, NC.

Possum is oblivious to predator hawk!

Possum is oblivious to predator hawk!

Screech owls hunting behind our home, Hendersonville, NC

Screech owls hunting behind our home, Hendersonville, NC

Gray squirrel laughs hilariously at white squirrel after pushing him into the water hole!

Gray squirrel laughs hilariously at white squirrel after pushing him into the water hole!

Pileated woodpecker family at suet.

Pileated woodpecker family at suet.

Bears, coyotes, bobcats, gray fox, red shouldered hawks, weasels etc in Hendersonville, NC.

Bears, coyotes, bobcats, gray fox, red shouldered hawks, weasels etc in Hendersonville, NC.

Hippity-hop flying squirrels behind our home!

Hippity-hop flying squirrels behind our home!

Dogs just love to run!

Dogs just love to run!

What are those horrible sounds coming from the forest?

What are those horrible sounds coming from the forest?

Rare flock of migrating forest bubbles passing through.

Rare flock of migrating forest bubbles passing through.

Iridescent-feathered wild tom turkeys, Hendersonville, NC.

Iridescent-feathered wild tom turkeys, Hendersonville, NC.

Turkey vulture, red shouldered hawk, possum and raccoons.

Turkey vulture, red shouldered hawk, possum and raccoons.

When they hear me coming...

When they hear me coming...

Six things that crows don't like.

Six things that crows don't like.

Bobcat strolling with birds chirping: springtime in the forest.

Bobcat strolling with birds chirping: springtime in the forest.

Mother raccoon gently playing with her babies at the water hole.

Mother raccoon gently playing with her babies at the water hole.

Wildlife Behind Our Home in Hendersonville, NC, interview with NBC.

Wildlife Behind Our Home in Hendersonville, NC, interview with NBC.

Coyotes hunting, early morning, springtime, Hendersonville, NC

Coyotes hunting, early morning, springtime, Hendersonville, NC

Herd of bobcats behind our home, Hendersonville, NC

Herd of bobcats behind our home, Hendersonville, NC

Did you know? Possums have a unique technique for nest building!

Did you know? Possums have a unique technique for nest building!

Catch me if you can! Red foxes behind our home, Hendersonville, NC

Catch me if you can! Red foxes behind our home, Hendersonville, NC

Early morning coyote in Haywood Knolls, Hendersonville, NC

Early morning coyote in Haywood Knolls, Hendersonville, NC

Red-shouldered hawks with prey - raccoon cleans up scraps.

Red-shouldered hawks with prey - raccoon cleans up scraps.

Water Hole Wildlife Highlights - 2022, Hendersonville, NC

Water Hole Wildlife Highlights - 2022, Hendersonville, NC

Sleepy coyote chews my cam and then naps right on the main trail!

Sleepy coyote chews my cam and then naps right on the main trail!

Family of bobcats traveling through the forest.

Family of bobcats traveling through the forest.

Coyote endures gang of screaming crows just before dawn.

Coyote endures gang of screaming crows just before dawn.

One month in the life of turkey chicks.

One month in the life of turkey chicks.

Peak of Rut (approx Dec 11th) in Henderson County, NC. Bucks swarm into the area again.

Peak of Rut (approx Dec 11th) in Henderson County, NC. Bucks swarm into the area again.

Hendersonville Wildlife Close-Up: Coyote pack out back!

Hendersonville Wildlife Close-Up: Coyote pack out back!

CRINGE video for trail cam owners. Attack of the crow bully.

CRINGE video for trail cam owners. Attack of the crow bully.

Holly’s Bridge: Wide range of wildlife crossing neighbor's fallen tree bridge!

Holly’s Bridge: Wide range of wildlife crossing neighbor's fallen tree bridge!

What vultures are doing when they aren't eating roadkill!

What vultures are doing when they aren't eating roadkill!

Black bear water hole, Hendersonville, NC:

Black bear water hole, Hendersonville, NC:

Adorable bobcat kitten wanders from den - mom cries out loudly while searching for him!

Adorable bobcat kitten wanders from den - mom cries out loudly while searching for him!

Red fox visits the water hole while I am in the garden below, Hendersonville, NC

Red fox visits the water hole while I am in the garden below, Hendersonville, NC

Sounds of the wild behind our home in Hendersonville, NC.

Sounds of the wild behind our home in Hendersonville, NC.

Ferocious possum pounces on its prey at the waterhole!

Ferocious possum pounces on its prey at the waterhole!

Hendersonville Wildlife Close-Up: The lives of neighborhood bobcats in Haywood Knolls!

Hendersonville Wildlife Close-Up: The lives of neighborhood bobcats in Haywood Knolls!

Ready for hibernation?

Ready for hibernation?

Birds of Prey hunting gray squirrels, chipmunks, flying squirrels and mice.

Birds of Prey hunting gray squirrels, chipmunks, flying squirrels and mice.

Scream of the deer!

Scream of the deer!

Another bear checks out our home-made water hole.

Another bear checks out our home-made water hole.

Bobcat kittens return to their playground!

Bobcat kittens return to their playground!

Squirrel's tail is half white and half gray!

Squirrel's tail is half white and half gray!

This is probably the bear that growled at me this evening (See Description below).

This is probably the bear that growled at me this evening (See Description below).

Two evenings with a pair of coyotes hunting behind our home.

Two evenings with a pair of coyotes hunting behind our home.

Raccoon eating yellow jacket larvae with wasps attacking. Click LINK in description below for more!

Raccoon eating yellow jacket larvae with wasps attacking. Click LINK in description below for more!

Two Groundhogs behind our home in Haywood Knolls.

Two Groundhogs behind our home in Haywood Knolls.

Gentle mother raccoon lifts her awkward babies out of water hole.

Gentle mother raccoon lifts her awkward babies out of water hole.

Mother possum takes 2 hours and 6 trips to move NINE large babies!

Mother possum takes 2 hours and 6 trips to move NINE large babies!

Bear hugs a tree at my water hole, then snorks the camera.

Bear hugs a tree at my water hole, then snorks the camera.

Coyotes scavenge a roadkill deer carcass.

Coyotes scavenge a roadkill deer carcass.

The Peaceful Place - spring, summer, fall and winter at the community deer bed.

The Peaceful Place - spring, summer, fall and winter at the community deer bed.

Curious coyotes exploring and playing during a snowstorm.

Curious coyotes exploring and playing during a snowstorm.

Steamy, hot morning coyote. Been in the humid 90's around here!

Steamy, hot morning coyote. Been in the humid 90's around here!

Black bear stops for a sniff and a slurp at my water hole!

Black bear stops for a sniff and a slurp at my water hole!

Deer just like to run!

Deer just like to run!

Proper raccoon mating etiquette.

Proper raccoon mating etiquette.

Eastern coyotes can be so long-legged!

Eastern coyotes can be so long-legged!

Bobcat critiques my water hole!

Bobcat critiques my water hole!

Ever cautious, camera shy coyotes! Another reason they thrive and survive.

Ever cautious, camera shy coyotes! Another reason they thrive and survive.

Trail cam bobcat super close-up!

Trail cam bobcat super close-up!

Frolicking squirrels at the water hole!

Frolicking squirrels at the water hole!

Serenity Moss Garden in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Hendersonville, NC!

Serenity Moss Garden in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Hendersonville, NC!

Part Two: bobcat vs coyote tug of war over deer carcass.

Part Two: bobcat vs coyote tug of war over deer carcass.

Possums visit the water hole.

Possums visit the water hole.

Camera shy coyotes!

Camera shy coyotes!

Bobcat vs Coyote tug of war - Part One.

Bobcat vs Coyote tug of war - Part One.

Peaceful morning close-ups of deer in the forest.

Peaceful morning close-ups of deer in the forest.

World's laziest bobcat! Three naps while covering deer carcass with leaves.

World's laziest bobcat! Three naps while covering deer carcass with leaves.

Bobcat enjoys deer carcass - then crows show up!

Bobcat enjoys deer carcass - then crows show up!

Raccoons all day long behind our home!

Raccoons all day long behind our home!

Long time resident bobcat ready for her fifth litter behind our home.

Long time resident bobcat ready for her fifth litter behind our home.

Unlucky crow burglarized by thieving raccoon.

Unlucky crow burglarized by thieving raccoon.

Last week at Serenity Moss Garden...

Last week at Serenity Moss Garden...

Coyotes happily coat their fur in foul-smelling rancid crawfish oil.

Coyotes happily coat their fur in foul-smelling rancid crawfish oil.

Large black bear, early March at the water hole behind our home.

Large black bear, early March at the water hole behind our home.

White-footed, long-legged, blond phase, eastern coyotes behind our home!

White-footed, long-legged, blond phase, eastern coyotes behind our home!

Bucks pursuing does during the rut behind our home!

Bucks pursuing does during the rut behind our home!

Bobcat highway alongside our driveway!

Bobcat highway alongside our driveway!

NC Wildlife: Bobcat, red fox and turkey vulture at roadkill deer carcass.

NC Wildlife: Bobcat, red fox and turkey vulture at roadkill deer carcass.

Coyote tracking whitetail bucks after snowstorm.

Coyote tracking whitetail bucks after snowstorm.

Peaceful close-up video of deer after the snowstorm.

Peaceful close-up video of deer after the snowstorm.

Crows harass vixen fox (female) back into forest.

Crows harass vixen fox (female) back into forest.

Screech owls hunting and returning to nesting box - 2021

Screech owls hunting and returning to nesting box - 2021

Furry, Fun-loving Foxes Frolicking in the Forest!

Furry, Fun-loving Foxes Frolicking in the Forest!

Bobcat brings home every squirrel in the forest for her kittens!

Bobcat brings home every squirrel in the forest for her kittens!

Squirrel dares fox at the water hole.

Squirrel dares fox at the water hole.

Prowling bobcat scatters a group of spike bucks!

Prowling bobcat scatters a group of spike bucks!

North Carolina Wildlife: Gray fox playing with live mouse!

North Carolina Wildlife: Gray fox playing with live mouse!

Thirsty bear pushes camera down (typical bear sense of humor) then drinks at my water hole.

Thirsty bear pushes camera down (typical bear sense of humor) then drinks at my water hole.

Mr and Mrs Fox living behind our home. Telling them apart.

Mr and Mrs Fox living behind our home. Telling them apart.

Bears returning to the forest after foraging in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Bears returning to the forest after foraging in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Playing with their Food (Part One). Bobcat with mouse!

Playing with their Food (Part One). Bobcat with mouse!

Playful Red fox mating pair!

Playful Red fox mating pair!

Male bobcat excitedly searching for something...

Male bobcat excitedly searching for something...

Playful red foxes (part five)!

Playful red foxes (part five)!

Cute and curious whitetail twins!

Cute and curious whitetail twins!

Night of the Bears! (part three).

Night of the Bears! (part three).

The call of the fox! Playful red fox couple (part four).

The call of the fox! Playful red fox couple (part four).

Red foxes visit the water hole.

Red foxes visit the water hole.

Night of the Bears! (part two).

Night of the Bears! (part two).

Buck deer close-up behind our home.

Buck deer close-up behind our home.

Playful, vocal, gorgeous and delightful red fox mating pair.

Playful, vocal, gorgeous and delightful red fox mating pair.

Night of the Bears (part one).

Night of the Bears (part one).

Playful, vocal, gorgeous red foxes behind our home, Hendersonville, NC

Playful, vocal, gorgeous red foxes behind our home, Hendersonville, NC

Cute little raccoons with Mom!

Cute little raccoons with Mom!

Black bears playing together behind our home in Hendersonville, NC.

Black bears playing together behind our home in Hendersonville, NC.

Bobcats love the rock ledge overlooking Serenity Moss Garden.

Bobcats love the rock ledge overlooking Serenity Moss Garden.

Large black bears behind our home fattening up for winter.

Large black bears behind our home fattening up for winter.

Possums building nests and hauling babies around.

Possums building nests and hauling babies around.

Forest drama: Local coyotes chase away intruder and then return to scent-mark their territory!

Forest drama: Local coyotes chase away intruder and then return to scent-mark their territory!

Cute little bobcat frolicking in the leaves.

Cute little bobcat frolicking in the leaves.

Pair of coyotes hunting together with chorus of tree frogs, katydids and crickets!

Pair of coyotes hunting together with chorus of tree frogs, katydids and crickets!

Mother bobcat brings three kittens to the water hole.

Mother bobcat brings three kittens to the water hole.

Male bobcat scent-marking a tree at the water hole.

Male bobcat scent-marking a tree at the water hole.

Follow Mom! Whitetail fawns and doe.

Follow Mom! Whitetail fawns and doe.