Wildlife

I have seen just how hungry our wildlife is.  There is a herd of deer grazing on the side of the road each day.  There is some new grass there.  I noticed today that some rancher had delivered some hay for them.  I put out bird food yesterday.  I always toss a lot on the ground under the trees and shrubs.  The mourning doves are ground feeders and by putting it under trees and shrubs, it keeps the hawks from getting them while they feed.  I went inside and noticed a few minutes later looking out the window, I could see around 20 doves in my yard.  I make it a point to feed the birds and squirrels every day.  I do have hollys and yupons with lots of berries. but as slim as the summer was, they need extra nutrition.  Tomorrow I am hanging apple and orange halves from the trees.  I am also going to make some suet for them.