Depending on time of year…
And animal species…
Children abound.
Some are four legged, some are feathered.
Some slither and dither.
The Wild is particular about birthing young.
Generally, it likes young to have Spring through Fall to fatten, to prepare for Winter.
There are many strategies involved.
One which is not closely tied to seasons is Rabbit. Rabbit’s strategy is to have a lot of young and often.
But Rabbit doesn’t do a great job of mothering. Births occur in the open and young are left unattended while parents forage.
Not so with Brother and Mother Coyote.
Coyote protects her children fiercely.
Except around me and mine.
Somehow, we are known to be safe.
For which we’re glad.