Water

Water is a big deal in this neck-of-the-woods.  Thankfully we have a tank that has been reliable providing water for all the critters on our plot.

Interestingly we have two other very old tanks which fill when we get copious rainfall.

This old tank is down by the deer feeder.  When it is at its fullest, is is about 2.5-3 feet deep.  Rooster loves to walk around in it when it is full during the hot summer days.

This tank is probably the oldest.  It is located west of the drive a couple hundred yards in the trees.  It is here that we see our turtle friend, Timmy, when he's out and about.  Again, this tank only fills when there is a very heavy rain.  One reason I am calling attention to them is they are attracting all kinds of ducks.  Both offer lots of protection from the elements and are great hiding places from predators.  The bad news is it works both ways.  I watched a coyote stalk ducks the other morning along the edge of one.  He came close to getting a meal but failed on this day.