by Susan | Oct 1, 2014 | Backyard Birds, On the Farm
As I walked out the door this morning, arms overflowing with handbag, coffee, water bottle, lunch, day planner, and camera over my shoulder (yes, I could use a tote), a large black bird swooped out of the fir tree and flew straight at me. I think he was as startled as...
by Susan | May 16, 2014 | Backyard Birds, On the Farm
For the last week, I’ve been waking to the sound of “ra-ta-ta-ta-tat” coming from outside. Initially, I thought this was the sound of the metal flu on the furnace moving in the wind. This morning, a work-from-home day, the sound was really loud from...
by Susan | Jun 11, 2013 | Backyard Birds, On the Farm
The past few days this Hairy Woodpecker has been a regular morning visitor at my garden bird feeder. Isn’t he pretty?
by Susan | Feb 3, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Tree Clinging Bird Patterns
This Red Headed Woodpecker is so striking with its crimson head and checkerboard colors. Lately I’ve heard a number of Woodpeckers at work, but they’re unlikely to be this pretty little bird. Right click here and select “Save target as” to...
by Susan | Jan 6, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Tree Clinging Bird Patterns
The Pileated Woodpecker, distinctive for its wild bright red cap, is possibly one of the most iconic birds thanks to the Woody Woodpecker cartoons. This bird, with its bold markings, is a perfect project for a snowy day! Right click here and selected “Save...
by Susan | Feb 19, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Tree Clinging Bird Patterns
On our walk through the woods yesterday the only bird we came across was our resident woodpecker. He gets the honor of being featured in my felt ornament collection. You can download the pattern here. I’d love to see your ornament. If you make him, post a...
