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The Captivating Calliope Hummingbird

The Captivating Calliope Hummingbird

by Susan | Jul 18, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Hummingbird Patterns

The Calliope Hummingbird is touted as the smallest bird in the United States. I think the the male’s pinkish-red beard is perfectly endearing! Hope you enjoy this new hummingbird! Right click here and select “save target as” to save this free PDF...
Ruby Throated Hummingbird Felt Ornament

Ruby Throated Hummingbird Felt Ornament

by Susan | Apr 19, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Hummingbird Patterns

Soon I’ll be filling the feeders for the return of these little hummingbirds. Invariably they return on May 12 – give or take a day. A feeder right outside the kitchen window provides us with lots of free entertainment! You can download the free pattern...
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Murphee snuck in on my porch nap. 😂 Murphee snuck in on my porch nap. 😂
The story of Dad's 90th birthday. Mission accompli The story of Dad's 90th birthday. Mission accomplished. 😊
https://www.downeastthunderfarm.com/2026/07/dads-90th-birthday/
(Visit the link in my bio for the story on my blog.)
My first carrot of the season! I only plucked it b My first carrot of the season! I only plucked it because the greens could not stand straight anymore. It was delightful. These were so slow to start. I was beginning to wonder earlier in this season if they were ever going to make it. They did. 🥕
Today marks 29 years coming home to this fellow. 😊 Today marks 29 years coming home to this fellow. 😊 Happy anniversary, Paul!
We had 21 beautiful@birdhouses in WHRL’s summer si We had 21 beautiful@birdhouses in WHRL’s summer silent auction. Hannah’s “Coastal Maine Marsh” bright in the highest bid ($280). 😊 Yay Hannah!
A Sunday morning hummer from my spot on the porch. A Sunday morning hummer from my spot on the porch. It’s my first porch day in two weeks and it’s glorious. 😊
The @womenforhealthyruralliving Summer Silent Auct The @womenforhealthyruralliving Summer Silent Auction is live! Most items in the auction will ship (including the birdhouses Hannah and I created). 

In addition to 21 artist designed birdhouses, we have some other fabulous items and experiences, including a $1,050 Kayak package from Wyman’s, a Beginner Weaver’s Experience with Pat Olsen, a stunning Jelly Roll Rug from Elisa Ferrell ($200 value), a Geri Valentine original hat, a Massachusetts Air B&B Stay, Coastal Maine Botanical Garden tickets, and more!

The proceeds of this event support WHRL’s Incredible Edible Milbridge program and Milbridge Commons Wellness Park. Please share and help us spread the word!

https://www.32auctions.com/whrl
Ahh to be home. I arrived home last night and spen Ahh to be home. I arrived home last night and spent the hour before work in my garden. ❤️

The last picture shows an Eastern Redbud seedling sprouted from my mom’s tree. I planted two tiny seedlings I brought home from PA last fall and they survived the winter! The upside down trash bin is to protect them from the rabbits and deer.
Flying home today after a 90th birthday weekend wi Flying home today after a 90th birthday weekend with Dad. 😊
Pennsylvania bound for a short trip to celebrate D Pennsylvania bound for a short trip to celebrate Dad’s 90th birthday. 😊 It’s the first time in 23 years that I’ve flown on an airplane! 😬
The first Monarch of the season at Downeast Thunde The first Monarch of the season at Downeast Thunder Farm! #monarchbutterfly #mainemonarch
Little Murphee is not too sure about thunderstorms Little Murphee is not too sure about thunderstorms. She landed in my lap after the second rumble.
Stunning colors on a gray, overcast afternoon. Stunning colors on a gray, overcast afternoon.
Today’s bouquet from the garden. Today’s bouquet from the garden.
We're having a Judy explosion lately! I've lost co We're having a Judy explosion lately! I've lost count, but Murphee is on duty!

More at: https://www.downeastthunderfarm.com/2026/07/a-judy-explosion/
It’s been a long time since I have posted on my bl It’s been a long time since I have posted on my blog. Life just seems to get in the way. Here’s a bit of insight into the birdhouses Hannah and I created this summer.  https://www.downeastthunderfarm.com/2026/07/for-the-birds/
My creations for this year’s Summer Silent Auction My creations for this year’s Summer Silent Auction at WHRL - Women for Healthy Rural Living are done! 
“The Navigator’s Nest” features maps of Milbridge and the Narraguagus Bay region on the front; Pigeon Hill, Trafton, and Pond Island on one side; Flint Island and Nash Island on the other side; and Harrington’s Ripley Neck and Pleasant Bay on the back. The artist custom-printed NOAA navigation maps onto tissue paper and transferred selected portions of the map to the birdhouse. It’s topped with a weathered gray roof.
“Sunflower” is a one-of-a-kind bird house (because I’ll probably never make another!) that uses a dried gourd. This cheerful tiny house features a sunflower on the front and a couple of busy bees on the back. 
Many thanks to Viking for donating the lumber for the project and to Paul Bennett for building them!
The “For the Birds” Silent Auction begins on July 21st. Items can be shipped. Check out the details at https://whrl.org/auction/
My lavender is buzzing! My lavender is buzzing!
My lavender. The patches on the right were gifts f My lavender. The patches on the right were gifts from Mom. The patches on the left are volunteers I just let go wild. This is one of my favorites times in the garden, second to the lilacs blooming.
My garden on July 9 - six weeks after planting com My garden on July 9 - six weeks after planting commenced. Things are finally beginning to pop!
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