by Susan | Jul 22, 2018 | Shop
My Evening Grosbeak and Bald Eagle have joined the other wildlife felt ornament kits in the SHOP. You’ll also find individual felt sheets in all of the colors I carry for my patterns, white and black seed beads and needles.
by Susan | Jul 19, 2018 | On My Mind
When your girl has had a miserable day and comes home feeling blue, there’s only one thing to do. Go to your happy place. A few minutes in the salty breeze, wading in the frigid tide and you could see her anxiety deflate just a little. I’d do just about...
by Susan | Jul 16, 2018 | Backyard Birds, On the Farm
I love these tiniest of backyard birds. It seems like I never have time these days to lie in wait for the hummer’s acrobatics. Yet yesterday, I found myself in the right place at the right time. And managed to focus the camera just right. I do much better...
by Susan | Jul 15, 2018 | On the Farm
Since we moved the ducklings outside into the halfway house, Squeak has taken to hanging outside their run. He’s a lonely duck. After ten days living outdoors, we gave the ducklings a bit of freedom to start the unification process with Squeak. They didn’t...
by Susan | Jul 15, 2018 | Shop
Two shorebirds join the Wildlife Felt Pattern Kits in the Shop – the Piping Plover and the redesigned Semipalmated Sandpiper. I’ve also added felt sheets to the Shop including: A Wildlife Patterns Starter Pack that includes 15 6×9-inch sheets of the colors...
by Susan | Jul 9, 2018 | Backyard Birds
I apologize for the poor pictures. I finally relented and put the screen back in the living room window. This makes photographing birds at the feeder less than ideal. This was a first for me. Mama Downy Woodpecker brought her youngster to the suet feeder. She grabbed...
by Susan | Jul 7, 2018 | Shop
Two new Wildlife Felt Pattern Kits join the Shop – the American Goldfinch and the Red-winged Blackbird. Enjoy!
by Susan | Jul 6, 2018 | Ducks, On the Farm
The significance of Independence Day is singular for each of us. For me, the Fourth of July was freedom from livestock in the mudroom. The ducklings have officially moved into the ducky halfway house. The halfway house is a portable critter house on skids. Puddles,...
by Susan | Jul 1, 2018 | Shop
Two new Wildlife Felt Pattern Kits join the Shop – the Canada Warbler and the Atlantic Puffin.
by Susan | Jun 27, 2018 | On My Mind
June is the month of lilacs and lupines. Each year I eagerly await the arrival of the lilacs. They last only a week to ten days, but oh, how I enjoy them while they’re showing. And so does Squeak. They give him good cover in the yard. The Yellow Swallowtail...
by Susan | Jun 24, 2018 | Felt Patterns
Introducing my new Downeast Thunder Felt Pattern Kits for sale! My felt pattern obsession started out as a hobby in 2011. To date I’ve created over 160 patterns! Sharing them online seemed like a natural thing to do. Hearing from so many people who enjoy the...
by Susan | Jun 22, 2018 | Ducks, On the Farm
Join us as the ducklings (Puddles, Murphy, and Doodle) have their first swim. And meet Mr. Duck (aka...
by Susan | Jun 19, 2018 | Out and About in Maine
After I returned from an all-day meeting in Bangor, Hannah felt the need to get out and about so we found a spot to lounge on the rocks and take in the evening. Soft light, warm breeze, and good company. Not a bad view for a bit of contemplation. The requisite...
by Susan | Jun 17, 2018 | Ducks, On the Farm
Meet Murphy, Puddles, and Doodle, straight from California. I still amazes me that three ducklings can be shipped in a box across the country. These babies are one of Hannah’s summer projects. She’s determined to raise ducks that “will love...
by Susan | Jun 11, 2018 | Birds and Wildlife, Out and About in Maine
Hannah and I went on a brief photo journey in search of goslings. Last summer we spotted some off Beals Island. We returned to the scene and were not disappointed. I admire the goose family unit – mama and papa watching over their babies with diligence. These...
by Susan | Jun 5, 2018 | Photography
Last month while visiting my parents, Hannah and I visited Boiling Springs and walked the lake. We spent quite a bit of time watching the Mallard mama with her babies. A flotilla coming into shore. Taking a mid morning break on the boat ramp. A fierce mama watching...
by Susan | Jun 4, 2018 | Ducks, On the Farm
It was a rough winter at Downeast Thunder Farm. Not only did we lose a chicken to the local bobcat, but we lost two of our ducks as well. During the middle of the day something, perhaps a fox, absconded with Oscar the last of our original ducks (2011). Then it was...
by Susan | May 30, 2018 | Out and About in Maine
One of the highlights of my trip to Ohio and Pennsylvania was photographing Bluebirds. Tucked in the woods I don’t have the wide open spaces they like, so I’ve only seen one over the years at my feeder. This guy was spotted on the Bio Reserve at Denison...
by Susan | May 28, 2018 | Out and About in Maine
Hannah and I trekked to Alaska Cove off Willard Point today – a spectacular afternoon for a hike. I’m not sure why we’ve never explored this trail before as it’s only fifteen minutes from the house. A Wood Thrush flitting about the undergrowth....
by Susan | May 27, 2018 | Backyard Birds, On the Farm
I’ve enjoyed the variety of birds at my feeding station since putting out suet cakes. In just a few moments this guy swooped in for a visit. A Hairy Woodpecker. A few seconds later a much smaller woodpecker arrived. It was a Downy Woodpecker. I’ve never...
