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That time again…

April 19, 2019 by Anna -

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The season of grass snacking has begun! Yesterday afternoon, Elizabeth and I caught Negra sitting on the Young’s Hill picking handful after handful. It’s a little early for the full bounty of wild plants to appear, so we still get to look forward to the time when we find her further up the hill, picking mouthfuls of prickly lettuce. This morning the Queen wandered outside, just so she could take in the view from her usual outdoor platform. We can’t get enough!



8 Comments

  1. Avatar Maureen O'Malley on April 19, 2019 at 12:56 pm

    Glad to hear from Negra! Hope she has a nice long season for enjoying the wild plants. I love this lady.



  2. Avatar Jac'kie on April 19, 2019 at 1:14 pm

    It’s always nice to see the beautiful Queen enjoying the outdoors.



  3. Avatar CeeCee on April 19, 2019 at 2:13 pm

    Go Negra, Go !



  4. Avatar Linda on April 19, 2019 at 3:20 pm

    Oh, it’s so good to see Neggie out and about, and even climbing a tiny bit!
    Does she ever use “her” cabin?



    • Avatar Anna on April 19, 2019 at 4:02 pm

      Yes sometimes 🙂



  5. Avatar Kathleen on April 19, 2019 at 3:27 pm

    YES! I have been waiting for this moment. For me, it isn’t officially spring until Negra hits the hill for greens. She looks so happy in that top photo, all smiles. Looking forward to seeing her at the top of the property soon. Sending XOXOXO Negra’s way!



    • Avatar Tobin on April 20, 2019 at 11:12 am

      I second everything you say. I love that smile on Negra’s face in that top photograph. Spring has finally arrived for all of the chimpanzees in Cle Elum.



  6. Avatar Judy on April 19, 2019 at 3:45 pm

    What a regal lady.. and a wise person Negra is! Love this…



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