by Susan | Oct 31, 2012 | On My Mind
by Susan | Oct 29, 2012 | On the Farm
This morning, I stood looking out the front window watching the trees sway with the coming of Hurricane Sandy. The activity at the bird feeder is frenetic – as if even the birds are preparing for the big wind to come. Suddenly, a massive object glided down from...
by Susan | Oct 28, 2012 | On the Farm
A little Chickadee was the bird feeder visitor caught on camera today.
by Susan | Oct 27, 2012 | On the Farm
Today felt like a gift. The last week of October and the temps on this sunny day hit 65 degrees. We took advantage of the glorious day and spent it outdoors doing “get ready for winter” chores and just enjoying what may be the last summer-like day of the...
by Susan | Oct 26, 2012 | Out and About in Maine
The marsh grasses turning color with the Autumn season have a beauty all their own.
by Susan | Oct 25, 2012 | On My Mind, Out and About in Maine
One of the most beautiful sights you will find Downeast are the blueberry barrens in October. Lush, vibrant carpets of red fill the countryside like patchwork quilts. This picture is straight out of the camera with no color enhancement. Click on the image for a larger...
by Susan | Oct 24, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
The Northern Saw-whet owl is one of the most common owls found in Maine. It was only after a blog visitor suggested I make a pattern for this owl that I read more about them. After listening to the call sounds on AllAboutBirds.org, I’m certain that we have a...
by Susan | Oct 23, 2012 | Chickens, On My Mind
Miri and Gilfy are the Barred Rock/Buff Orpington chickens we hatched in the incubator earlier this year. Since leaving the brooder, they’ve been sleeping in a little dog kennel set up next to the chicken coop at night and free ranging with the big Girls by...
by Susan | Oct 22, 2012 | On the Farm
A few pictures from the weekend. A Dark-eyed Junco. These little birds have been flitting about lately taking refuge in the shadows along the edge of the woods. I captured this little squirrel perched on a branch of a dead tree. They’re so cute that sometimes...
by Susan | Oct 20, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns
Red-tailed Hawks are really very beautiful. Unless you have nineteen chickens and six ducks. Then they become quite ominous. In honor of the hawks circling over head this past week, and the readers who requested it, here’s a Red-Tailed hawk ornament. Click here...
by Susan | Oct 18, 2012 | Out and About in Maine
Autumn view of Pleasant River in Addison, Maine.
by Susan | Oct 17, 2012 | On the Farm, Turkeys
Freezer camp has commenced. The turkeys have been with us almost 17 weeks. Three of the six chicks purchased in June departed for freezer camp – an average of 15+ pounds each. There’s something endearing about the turkeys that makes dispatching them harder...
by Susan | Oct 15, 2012 | On My Mind
This mother/daughter picture taken on Pigeon Hill over the weekend has captured my attention. I keep going back to it because I’m stunned by the differences I see in Hannah over the past year. It seems like overnight she’s changed from an awkward child to...
by Susan | Oct 13, 2012 | Out and About in Maine
Last night’s hard frost gave way to a beautiful, crisp autumn day. Hannah and I enjoyed the day with our annual hike up Pigeon Hill. This is Petit Manan Light from half-way up Pigeon Hill. We took a boat cruise out to Petit Manan in August. The views from the...
by Susan | Oct 13, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
At my house, these colorful House Finches flutter around the edge of the woods, dodging in and out of the debris of downed trees. This felt ornament is a good project for an autumn afternoon – click here to download the Friendly House Finch Felt Pattern. Visit...
by Susan | Oct 9, 2012 | On My Mind
It was a beautiful, crisp autumn day. Although I had two web project deadlines looming, I had a hard time sticking to my desk. I puttered the day away searching for inspiration that just wasn’t coming. In desperation I headed outside with my camera. I think this...
by Susan | Oct 8, 2012 | Chickens, On the Farm
Shadow, a sweet little bantam hen, is broody again. She’s feathered her nest and is sitting on a clutch of ten eggs. She hatched her first babies back in May. My best guess is that she’s been on the nest for about ten days now. She’s such a gentle...
by Susan | Oct 7, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
Have you seen a Winter Wren? This tiny little bird visits in the summer here in Maine. I tend to hear their sweet song more often than I see them. They’ve left for the winter now, but this cute little felt ornament will be a reminder on my Christmas tree this...
by Susan | Oct 6, 2012 | Out and About in Maine
I found this picture from last year in my files and thought it worth sharing. The Downeast Museum of Natural History is our local junk seller. It’s nice to see he has a sense of humor.
by Susan | Oct 5, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
When the fog rolls in off the water and the crows roost in the treetops, their cawing voices eerily echo. Though they are not visitors at my feeders, the crows are a constant presence around the farm. This crow ornament, created from felt, perches on a twig with...
