Awesome birdwatching day! Had a Red-Headed woodpecker on our walnut tree today. We've only seen these one other time here! … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2023
American Robins Feeding Hatchlings
It's been fun watching the parent robins with their nest. It is right outside of our doorway so every time we let the dogs in or out we check on it. The robins have been keeping the squirrels outside of the feeder area which is neat. They dive bomb them and chase them away right … [Read more...]
Brown Thrasher – Catbird and DUKE!
It's been a great spring around the yard. We've had a breeding pair of Brown Thrasher's hanging around and more catbirds than we've ever seen before. And then there's Duke! He's been enjoying some sunshine on his old bones! Check out videos of the Brown Thrasher taking a bath … [Read more...]
American Robin Nest – First glimpse of the hatchlings!
In mid-April there was a lot of stuff happening in our personal lives and we failed to notice that a robin family was building their nest on top of our outdoor light. By the time we noticed, it was April 25th and the nest was already finished. So, we are letting her fledge these … [Read more...]
What’s New Around the yard? Feeder & Flower updates
Spring is an exciting time of year! Every day brings new visitors to the yard and new things are sprouting up and beginning to bloom. It's my favorite time of year because everything feels dynamic and the world is full of possibility. So, here's a few updates! Here's the … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Memories
Growing up as a kid, we did the same thing for nearly every Mother's Day weekend unless it was pouring rain or really terrible weather. We would gather our gear and travel up north to our very rustic cabin and spend the weekend hunting morel mushrooms. My mom loved to eat … [Read more...]
