trapper: one who catches animals and sells them to pet shops
It's very humane. So far he only catches animals and lets them go. His current profit is his delight in enjoying them. No wildlife has been sold yet.
This past week Micah "trapped" a crawdad, a frog, a snake, a butterfly, a walking stick . . . I'm sure I'm forgetting some. He's been busy. And I can't get photos of them all.
The Animal Log
Since we moved to the White Buffalo Resort in April, Micah has been on many animal adventures! He has seen many bats, deer, herons, vultures, snakes, rabbits, possums, blue-tailed skinks, turtles, a river otter, a local raccoon family, and O yes, FISH. He has become a great fisherman! Micah knows where to go on the rivers here to catch rainbow trout, large and small mouth bass, and catfish. And minnows too.
Micah has even had the opportunity to hold a baby armadillo this summer! Our neighbors brought it over one evening after they caught it. On his own he has caught and held a few turtles, bull frogs, crawdads, and lots of worms and bugs. He loves catching butterflies with his net, but this week caught a young snake with it. You can see how proud he is.
In late July, Micah scooped up 6 tiny tadpoles which we kept in a mason jar. It was so much fun feeding them, learning about the cycle of life, and watching them develop into little frogs. Micah just let the frogs go free last week!
Last week Micah also built a "mole house" in our yard. It is a small fortress built out of rocks and sticks. And then, a few days ago, his friend Evan, brought a mole over to show Micah! Here it is . . . in the mole house that was waiting for it. Can you spot it burrowing to escape the sunlight?
Let us know if you're in need of a trapper. We'll send our 4 year old right over.
Dear Micah,
ReplyDeleteWe are in desperate need of your services. Sometimes birds get into our building and hide so we can't always get them out. Please come to Minneapolis at your earliest convenience (and don't forget to bring your family with you!).
Sincerely,
Caleb's Mommy & Daddy
Guys...this is a great post...one to be saved and or printed in a little book or something like that! This is the kind of thing Mommo needs to read! Maybe I can print it and read it to her next time we're there.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I've got to say "Very well written!" to whichever of you wrote it...very nice.
Miss you all. Hoping to talk soon.
HAHAH he is so funny, I love that crazy crawdad picture.
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