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Category: Wildlife
Did you know they could do that?
They being turkeys and that being flying! I will admit I had no idea. We have chickens and although they can “fly” they can’t really FLY. Our hens can run fast and that is their first thought when panicked. If they run fast enough and far enough they lift their… Continue reading
Lurking Turkeys
Today a flock of wild turkeys paid us a visit. Continue reading
It’s Windy Out There
Don’t get your feathers ruffled. Continue reading
Sharp-shinned Hawk
I haven’t seen the Bluebirds or Juncos for a few days and now I think I know why. Identification of the bird-eating hawks is difficult but the brown feathering and yellow eye are clear signs this is a juvenile. The straight tail tip indicates a Sharp-shinned Hawk rather than a… Continue reading
Woodpeckers
Today was woodpecker day in the front garden. We use dead logs to mark the edges of the “flower beds” – it has a certain rustic charm, helps us use up the deadfalls, and creates hiding places for the bugs and grubs – a food source for woodpeckers. The male… Continue reading
Bluebirds
This is the first year we have had bluebirds as year-round residents. Eastern Bluebirds are very helpful on the farm as they are predominantly bug eaters, but they do also eat fruits. We do not set out bird feeders, but we deliberately plant and cultivate fruiting trees and plants. The… Continue reading
Wild Turkey
Heard a loud rustling in the woods and was surprised to find this chap. We often see groups of wild turkeys, but I have never seen one this large before. He must have been about 3 feet tall. Continue reading
7 Things to Know About the EPA’s New Pesticide Rules
I just read an article entitled “6 Things to Know About the EPA’s New Pesticide Rules” and it was informative, but it missed out one thing I think you all should know about the new pesticide rules. The first six were: 1. The New Rules Will Protect Young People.2. Farms… Continue reading
Radicchio and the Deer
I think the pictures speak for themselves, but yesterday we checked the radicchio and they were looking very good. We planned to harvest them today. During the night deer executed a cunning raid and beat us to it. We cover the plants with row covers for protection from the cold,… Continue reading