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Our Little Patch of Woods in Downeast Maine
The Tiny Elf Owl

The Tiny Elf Owl

by Susan | Nov 3, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns

This little elf owl is among the tiniest of owls. You’re not likely to see one in Maine, but Hannah and I fell in love with the sweet Gylfie elf owl from the Guardians of Ga’Hoole movie. Right click on this link and select “Save target as” (on...
The Grand Great Gray Owl

The Grand Great Gray Owl

by Susan | Jul 1, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns

Recently, Sheena wrote: I would love you to produce a great grey owl pattern. My daughter had a great grey owl fly up the isle at her wedding land on her husband’s arm and deliver their rings. It was stunning, I’d love to make her one for her first wedding...
America’s Majestic Bald Eagle

America’s Majestic Bald Eagle

by Susan | Mar 17, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns

It never fails to thrill me when I see a Bald Eagle. Living along the coast it’s not uncommon to sight one of these majestic birds, but it’s always a treat! To download the free pattern to your computer, right click here and select “Save target...
Elusive Long Eared Owl

Elusive Long Eared Owl

by Susan | Feb 9, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns

Long-eared Owls are fairly common, but not often seen. He’s a good project for a snowy winter’s day. Right click here and select “Save target as” to save this PDF pattern to your desktop. Comment with a link to a picture of your owl or share...
The American Kestrel

The American Kestrel

by Susan | Jan 27, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns

This female American Kestrel, is America’s tiniest falcon. Although they’re hunters, she’s got such a pretty profile, I couldn’t resist making her. To download the American Kestral pattern, right click here and select “Save target...
“Hoot” the Barred Owl at Downeast Thunder Farm

“Hoot” the Barred Owl at Downeast Thunder Farm

by Susan | Jan 20, 2013 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns

After the excitement of my first owl sighting earlier in the week, it was only natural that my next bird pattern would be a Barred Owl, also affectionately known as the Hoot Owl. Right click here and select “Save target as” to download this Barred Owl...
The Fearless Eastern Screech Owl

The Fearless Eastern Screech Owl

by Susan | Dec 30, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns

I started my collection of bird ornaments with an owl last December, so it only seems fitting that I finish out the year with an owl. This diminutive Screech Owl is my new favorite felt ornament so far! Right click to here and select “Save target as” to...
Meet the Tiny Northern Saw-whet Owl

Meet the Tiny Northern Saw-whet Owl

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...
The Ominous Red-tailed Hawk

The Ominous Red-tailed Hawk

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...
A Downeast Thunder Farm Snowy Owl

A Downeast Thunder Farm Snowy Owl

by Susan | Apr 22, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns

This little owl is reminiscent of Hedwig of the Harry Potter fame. While we don’t see Snowy Owls in our neck of the woods, there is a stuffed Hedwig living in Hannah’s room. Click here to download this free Snowy Owl felt pattern. Purchase a complete kit...
Feathery Felt Barn Owl Ornament

Feathery Felt Barn Owl Ornament

by Susan | Mar 4, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns

This little barn owl is my favorite felt ornament yet. With individual feathers and buttons for eyes, I can imaging her perching on the barn rafters. If we had a barn. Click here to download the pattern. If you make this little owl, please comment with a link to a...
Great Horned Owl Felt Ornament

Great Horned Owl Felt Ornament

by Susan | Feb 5, 2012 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns

We share our property with a great horned owl. On nights when the window is open and I’m doing my 2:30 a.m. night owl routine, I can often hear her “who-who-who.” Despite my searching, I’ve yet to spy this elusive critter. This little felt owl...
Owl Family Felt Ornament Patterns

Owl Family Felt Ornament Patterns

by Susan | Dec 20, 2011 | Bird Patterns, Felt Patterns, Owl and Raptor Patterns

Hannah and I have had great fun making these little owl ornaments to decorate our Christmas gift bags this year. For those of you looking for a fun felt project, I’ve put these in a pattern for you to download. Happy sewing! Click here to Download the Downeast...
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Another snippet of Saturday’s owl visitor. Look at Another snippet of Saturday’s owl visitor. Look at her puff up and clack her beak at the intruding blue jays. #barredowl #maineowl
Another video snippet from Saturday’s Barred Owl v Another video snippet from Saturday’s Barred Owl visitor. ❤️
#barredowl #pumpkintrellis  #maineowl
More about last evening's barred owl visit. And so More about last evening's barred owl visit. And some of the best owl photos I've been able to capture. Website link is in the bio; search "September Owl" if the post is buried!

https://www.downeastthunderfarm.com/2026/09/september-owl/
#barredowl #maineowl
An unexpected visitor this evening made my summer. An unexpected visitor this evening made my summer. A somewhat shaky video of a Barred Owl as I sat on the ground in the yard for 40 minutes watching her. Now to sort through over 300 photos. ❤️🦉
An afternoon porch snuggle with Murphee. 😊 An afternoon porch snuggle with Murphee. 😊
Lunch and shopping with the best of friends today. Lunch and shopping with the best of friends today. 😊
Deer friends-a mama and two young ones just losing Deer friends-a mama and two young ones just losing their spots.
I finally got out of my own way and created a new I finally got out of my own way and created a new felt bird - a brown creeper. It's been a hot minute! Hope you enjoy this free pattern. You can download it from my website (link in bio) or here: https://www.downeastthunderfarm.com/2026/09/brown-creeper/
The monarch season is over at Downeast Thunder Far The monarch season is over at Downeast Thunder Farm. This weekend I released the last few butterflies to hatch in the little monarch B&B. 32 monarchs raised from caterpillar to butterfly this season. It was a fun and manageable season, if smaller than last year‘s 101 monarchs. I find such  joy in watching this process. Hopefully they are all on their way to Mexico for the winter!
Murphee defending us from a propane tank. 🙄 Murphee defending us from a propane tank. 🙄
A few pics from our September Saturday hike with t A few pics from our September Saturday hike with the pups. What a gift! More here: 
https://www.downeastthunderfarm.com/2026/09/september-saturday-hike/ (Or link in bio).
We had a most unusual experience today - a literal We had a most unusual experience today - a literal invasion of dragonflies. Dozens upon dozens of fully grown dragonflies swept across the yard. It was hard to fully capture the spectacle on video. For about 30 minutes, they filled the air before dispersing as suddenly as they appeared. It was truly amazing!
Working hard on a Friday afternoon. Working hard on a Friday afternoon.
Heron on the marsh this morning. Heron on the marsh this morning.
Hannah- very proud of the first pumpkin cut from t Hannah- very proud of the first pumpkin cut from the vine. The pumpkin she planted as a seed and I tended all summer long. 😉
Monarch photo-bombed by a hummingbird. More pics Monarch photo-bombed by a hummingbird.

More pics on my blog here: https://www.downeastthunderfarm.com/2026/08/photo-bombed-hummer/ Visit bio link to navigate.
I finally had a moment to explore the photos from I finally had a moment to explore the photos from our whirlwind vacation. More on my blog! Visit link in bio or comment.
A hummer watching the sun rise on a foggy morning. A hummer watching the sun rise on a foggy morning. There won’t be many more days of these beauties before the last of them migrate.
After a few days away I arrived home yesterday to After a few days away I arrived home yesterday to butterflies very eager to fly away. When I left, I put flowers in for a food source in the event they hatched while I was gone. A few more to go, and this round of caterpillars to butterflies will be finis.
This morning before I left town on a mini vacation This morning before I left town on a mini vacation. I put the flowers in so there would be food for these newly hatched butterflies until I return home or have Paul release them for me. And I’ve discovered the next round of caterpillars in the tropical milkweed.
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