by Susan | Mar 26, 2015 | Out and About in Maine
The late afternoon shadows hid this critter from view. More focused on not getting stuck in the snow and mud than in my surroundings, I wasn’t even sure it was a deer until I pulled out my camera and studied her through the zoom. She gave me but a moment to snap...
by Susan | Mar 24, 2015 | Out and About in Maine
I paused in Lubec this afternoon to enjoy my lunch and soak up a few moments of spring-like sunshine, car window open. It wasn’t long before I had company. This guy took up residence right outside my window, hoping for a handout. Not shy at all, he appears as if...
by Susan | Mar 20, 2015 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
The only sign of spring in these parts lately is the opening of the water on area rivers. What was once completely covered in ice now boasts open pools for paddling. Inspired by the ducks congregating on the Narraguagus this week, I bring you the common goldeneye....
by Susan | Mar 14, 2015 | Backyard Birds
In search of bald eagles to photograph, I found only a crow on my latest outing. Common he may be, he’s beautiful all the same with his inky black feathers. Equally appealing to me is the way the light plays off the barren tree branches on this late winter...
by Susan | Mar 13, 2015 | On the Farm
The unusually bitter cold of February has put a huge dent in our woodpile. With another six weeks left in the heating season, we need to take some time to add to the wood pile. The challenge is, with all this snow, how do we get to the trees? Down the woods road,...
by Susan | Mar 11, 2015 | On the Farm
Today was fabulous and 50 – a wonderful taste of spring with some serious snow melt going on. Despite the lovely weather, I was a bit taken aback when I arrived home to this: The 3+ feet of snow that had been lingering on the mudroom roof finally let go. As I...
by Susan | Mar 9, 2015 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Waterfowl and Seabird Patterns
This little bufflehead duck was inspired by buffleheads I spied in the waters surrounding Schoodic Point on Saturday. They are the cutest little ducks with a most ungainly, wobbly flight – and pink feet! Right click here and select “save target as”...
by Susan | Mar 8, 2015 | On My Mind
Longing to be outdoors today, I strapped on the only remaining pair of snowshoes we have that are whole. I took off at a very slow pace into the woods, testing the snow. The snowshoes are too small for both me and the deep snow we have, but they seemed to be doing the...
by Susan | Mar 7, 2015 | Out and About in Maine
Do you ever have those moments when things are not going right, and the answer is likely simple, and probably staring you in the face, but you cannot see it? That was me this morning. Rather than chasing my tail and wasting an entire day on a 30-minute task, I did...
by Susan | Mar 6, 2015 | Backyard Birds
It took a little time, but my new bird feeder that delivered so much amusement with the squirrels last month, is finally dinky birds. The chickadees are providing me a new source of entertainment. And photo ops. Thanks, Mom!
by Susan | Mar 2, 2015 | Out and About in Maine
A late afternoon drive through Roque Bluffs State Park found me eager to walk the beach. Even with temps near 30, a few moments outside the car and I abandoned that idea. The wind was so biting and cold that I quickly determined I was not properly attired for such an...
by Susan | Mar 1, 2015 | On My Mind
It’s a wonderful thing to bid good-bye the most ferocious February in memory. February 2015 brought mayhem to my world. It was the coldest month on record. Ever. Seriously! Mother Nature delivered more than 8 feet of snow! This is the view out my kitchen windows...
