This female American Kestrel, is America’s tiniest falcon. Although they’re hunters, she’s got such a pretty profile, I couldn’t resist making her.
To download the American Kestral pattern, right click here and select “Save target as” to save to your computer. If you make this little falcon, comment here with a link to a picture!
Tag Team Nesters
Shadow, our broody Banty, takes a moment to stretch her legs. While she enjoys her break, Salty temporarily takes over the broody duties. The two Banty hens seem to be taking a tag team approach to sitting on this clutch of … Continue reading
Meet Peep and Squeak!
Hannah named the first ducklings to hatch at Downeast Thunder Farm “Peep” and “Squeak”. Here they are taking their first swim in my bathtub! They are the cutest little things.
Broody Banty, Broody Buff, Broody Duck
I locked myself into the chicken coop this morning. On accident. But that’s not what this post is about. Just thought I’d share. I arrived home late last night from a week in Pennsylvania only to have to turn around … Continue reading
Nesting Robin
I don’t see many Robins at my house. That’s probably because I don’t really have a lawn. I’m hopeful that someday I will have a tiny patch that might require mowing instead of scrub and clover. While here in Pennsylvania … Continue reading
Waggoner’s Gap Hawk Watch Outing with Dad
This week in Pennsylvania visiting my folks has been blissfully slow-paced. On the first sunny day, Dad and I went for a drive in search of a mountain overlook where he thought I’d enjoy taking pictures. After two hours of driving, we … Continue reading
A Ducky Mother’s Day
Four weeks ago, we tucked twelve duck eggs into an incubator. For 27 days Paul accepted egg duty and faithfully spritzed and turned the eggs multiple times a day. While in Pennsylvania for Mother’s Day weekend with my mom, I … Continue reading
Wow, that’s a beautyful one! Thank you very much!
I just saw your bird patterns on Pinterest and had to stop by. They are fabulous!
Thank you, Cheryl!