Part of the reason my dog is stressed

Monday morning this was outside our front door:

And I mean right outside our front door, which we leave open so that Elliot can enjoy the early morning scenery.  This little bunny knew Elliot was watching, knew Elliot couldn't get out, and obviously knew we wouldn't let him out.  He just kept eating whatever it was in our yard that caught his interest while poor Elliot stood at point.  Very quietly.

I suggested just opening the door to see what Elliot would do, but Darcy and I decided he would shoot out, capture the bunny, and have rabbit stew for breakfast.  Darcy shooed the bunny away.

Tuesday this little guy was outside in our front yard eating away at something (maybe the same thing that attracted the bunny?)

We had a flock of ibis last week on our street going from yard to yard as a group, but they are gone now and apparently this little guy got left behind.  Elliot wasn't as interested in the ibis as he was the bunny because he knows from experience that this one can fly in the air where the bunny puts up a good chase.  But still he kept a vigil by the front door until we shooed the bird into the air.

Darcy and I think maybe this morning we will keep the door shut.