Prickly Little Friend

While out for a drive yesterday, hoping to photograph some wildlife, we only met with one willing participant.  I suppose I should say indifferent because that is exactly what a porcupine is like.  You are lucky if he so much as glances at you, and forget about a second glance. This little guy just went about his business as though I was not even there.  

We also saw several ravens, but as soon as we pulled over, they would fly off. I spotted an absolutely beautiful coyote, but he was also extremely shy.  I didn't even have time to get a shot of his backside. Normally, we see deer on every drive, but they too seemed to know I had my camera with me this time.

Oh well, it's actually not that often that we get to see a porcupine alive.  Sadly, all too often, they are dead on the side of the road.  They don't move all that quickly, the poor things.  So I had a lot of fun just observing this little guy for a while. I've named him Pete...

These photos are too unusual not to share, so I'm going to join in fun over at Eileen's blog for Saturday's Critters...Have a happy Saturday everyone.




Comments

  1. Hilary Melton-ButcherMarch 3, 2018 at 9:53 AM

    Hi Andrea ... I hope I see a porcupine while I'm here ... but our birds are out singing their hearts out - which is wonderful ... cheers Hilary

    ReplyDelete
  2. eileeninmdMarch 3, 2018 at 10:59 AM

    Hello, what a neat critter. I have never seen a porcupine in the wild, lucky you! Great photos too!
    Thanks so much for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  3. ChristineMarch 3, 2018 at 11:13 AM

    Hello Andrea! So glad you found this sweet porcupine to photograph! He even seems to be waving in your last photo!
    Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  4. MeredithMarch 3, 2018 at 1:06 PM

    He is really darling. How fun to sit and watch him. Come to my house we have deer everyday, they are smaller Florida deer not like yours at all.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Kelly @ Homespuns 'n HayfieldsMarch 3, 2018 at 3:24 PM

    You photographed Pete beautifully, what gorgeous photos. You really captured the details of his quills also. I have an animal I've named Pepper here that I may post about one day. I laughed when I saw you named this little guy also.

    ReplyDelete
  6. yayaMarch 3, 2018 at 7:49 PM

    Wonderful shots! I've never seen a porcupine in real life around here. It's fun when we get to photograph wildlife. I catch a deer every so often and a few birds. I want to get another chance at the owls living in the pines..they too fly off pretty quick! Have a good weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Buttons alias GraceMarch 4, 2018 at 5:49 AM

    WOW, fantastic shots. I have never been able to get a great shot. They sure are beautiful but unwanted around her. B

    ReplyDelete
  8. September VioletsMarch 4, 2018 at 8:23 AM

    To actually see a porcupine in the wild seems amazing to me. I've never been able to find one. Love the shots of this little guy, they really are cute! I saw a nice fluffy-tailed skunk cross my street last week ... just hope he doesn't take up residence under my shed!
    Wendy

    ReplyDelete
  9. Lilly's MomMarch 4, 2018 at 5:44 PM

    What an amazing little creature! I don't think I've ever seen a live porcupine. I loved seeing your beautiful photos. My best wishes to you, Pat

    ReplyDelete
  10. AngieMarch 5, 2018 at 8:25 PM

    A porcupine in the wild ... what an exceptional sighting. The white of the snow really shows the details of the quills - great shots!

    ReplyDelete
  11. IdaMarch 14, 2018 at 9:39 AM

    Oh these are wonderful. What a cute little fellow Pete is. I'd love to see one in the wild like that.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Little Wandering WrenMarch 15, 2018 at 6:00 AM

    If I didn't know any better I'd say that Porcupine looks to be very soft and cute! What gorgeous photos, I wonder how similar they are to an echidna, the Quills look so fine and delicate with the snowy backdrop!
    Wren x

    ReplyDelete
  13. sanpiseth40April 19, 2018 at 10:30 PM

    I really likes your blog! You have shared the whole concept really well and very beautifully soulful read!Thanks for sharing.
    ดูหนังออนไลน์

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

I love reading the comments. Let me know you have been visiting, and leave a little note. Also let me know if you have a blog, I would love to stop by for a visit.

Popular posts from this blog

A Blog Event That Caught My Eye

Image
This looked like a ton of fun, so why not? I started a blog as a way of introducing myself to those who wanted to get to know me better than what my little Etsy shop offered. I had absolutely no idea where it would go, how long it would last, or if I would get any response. As it turns out, none of that matters. I just love to do it. And I love reading the blogs of others as well. It's far better than TV. Click on the picture for all the details, and to register your blog. Here is what I'm offering up as my giveaway. A stone necklace with various findings. All findings are silver plated and it has no clasp because it measures a long 33 inches. I can not wait to see what everyone else is doing.
Read more

Snow Day!

Image
It has been a wonderful, drawn out fall.  I've enjoyed easy walks around my yard well into December, and more time outdoors than I usually get during these first two winter months. This balance between indoors and outdoors is essential to keeping me feeling good.  I hate being cooped up in the house for too long without a breath of fresh air.  It makes me tired, and I'm a grouch when I'm tired. Yesterday, Old Man Winter decided to correct his oversight in our corner of the world, and deposited between 6 and 8 inches of snow.  It looked light and fluffy, but it was actually very dense and it took a lot of work on my husband's part to tidy up the driveway. The prairie I walk in out back was so completely whited out, it seemed as though I was getting nowhere, even though I could clearly feel the muscles in my legs straining to get me through the snow.  It is actually quite dizzying to be looking at nothing but pure white and trying to move forward.  I had ...
Read more