by Susan | May 22, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
Just about every backyard birdwatcher in Downeast Maine has reported seeing a rose-breasted grosbeak this week – except me! Maybe this will give them a little inspiration to stop by for a visit. Right click here and select “save target as” to save...
by Susan | Apr 6, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
While hauling in maple sap, I heard the distinctive song of the Phoebes. They’re back for the season! I had such fun watching them last year and their nests are still tucked up near the rafters of the lean-to. Right click here and select “Save Target...
by Susan | Mar 14, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
In Maine, the snow bunting is a winter visitor who will soon be returning to its favored arctic region – a sure sign that spring is on its way! Right click here and select “Save target as” (on a PC) to save this PDF snow bunting pattern to your...
by Susan | Mar 7, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
This meadowlark was a recent request. I confess, I’ve never seen one before – probably because I don’t have a meadow tucked up here in the woods the way were are. But, he’s a pretty little songbird worth the effort. Right click here and select...
by Susan | Feb 16, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
The red-winged blackbird is one of the most abundant birds – found virtually everywhere in the United States. He’s also been very popular in the request list. Enjoy! Right click here and select “Save Target As” (on a PC) to save this free...
by Susan | Feb 14, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
Another snowy day, another project! Eastern Maine may be a little too “east” for the eastern towhee, but he’s such a pretty bird. His distinctive pattern makes it easy to create his likeness from felt. Right click here and select “save target...
by Susan | Feb 9, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
The Boreal Chickadee is not as gregarious as it’s cousin, the black-capped chickadee, which we see here daily. The Boreal Chickadee seems shy in comparison and doesn’t seem to enjoy being caught on camera. Right click here and click “save target...
by Susan | Feb 5, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
If you live anywhere in the northeast, you should probably be home, safe and sound out of the weather today. So what to do with an unexpected snow day? This evening grosbeak is the perfect project. They are year-round residents in Maine, but you’re lucky if you...
by Susan | Jan 12, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
Not long ago a visitor pointed out that what I thought was a house finch was really a purple finch. So, of course I had to make a felt purple finch. This is the only one I’ve seen on the farm lately! Right click on this link and select “Save target...
by Susan | Jan 5, 2014 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
I’ve so enjoyed the tree sparrows who are wintering in our yard. Sprightly with an endearing musical twitter, they have been frequent visitors to the feeders and provide much entertainment. Right click here and select “Save target as” (on a PC) to...
by Susan | Dec 29, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
The house sparrow seems to be everywhere. Lately he’s been a frequent visitor to my feeders. In his honor, I’ve created him out of felt. Right click on this link and select “Save Target As” to save this house sparrow pattern to your computer...
by Susan | Dec 19, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
My latest bird was inspired by Julie who wrote: My grandfather used to feed the scrub jays peanuts. They would fly in and land all over him-from his head to arms to be fed peanuts in the shells. If he was late feeding them they would peck at his screen and doors. They...
by Susan | Jun 8, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
The past couple of days, a cute gray bird has perched on the fence outside my office. I’ve never seen him visit the feeder in the front, he just sits on this fence and surveys his surroundings. Studying the grainy pictures taken through the window and screen, I...
by Susan | Feb 17, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
As it turns out, the Prairie Warbler doesn’t really live on the prairie at all, but in fields and forests. Living so far north, this may be the only Prairie Warbler we see. Right click here and select “Save target as” to save this Prairie Warbler PDF...
by Susan | Jan 13, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
We have lots of these little Dark-eyed Junco flitting in and out of the brush along the edge of the woods. This fall, they particularly liked the brush piles we created when cutting wood. They rarely sit still long enough to snap a picture. To download the free...
by Susan | Dec 16, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
A few years ago, when we had an extremely cold winter with loads of snow, a flock of Pine Grosbeaks descended upon our bird feeder. Unfamiliar with the bird, I had to look them up to identify them. They stayed for a couple of weeks before departing and I’ve yet...
by Susan | Dec 2, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
A little bird with a big personality – this may be the quietest Mockingbird you ever see. You can download a printable pattern for this ornament (right click on the link and select “save target as” to save to your computer). Comment here to share a...
by Susan | Nov 30, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
When folks suggested that I make a Kingfisher, I had to look it up because I wasn’t familiar with the bird. A Google search delivered this darling bird. Only when I finished him and looked up more information about Kingfishers did I realize that this little guy...
by Susan | Nov 18, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
I confess that I didn’t even know what a Painted Bunting was until a few readers requested a pattern for one. They are such a lively, beautiful little bird. My selection of felt colors did not do this cute bird justice! Sadly, I will never see one of these at...
by Susan | Nov 11, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Perching Bird Patterns
An often requested pattern, the Baltimore Oriole has a sweet whistling song. This little guy may be the only one I ever see at my bird feeder here in Maine! Click here to download the pattern for the Baltimore Oriole.
