Solstice visitors
Two peahens showed up at the farm today, though they may have been lurking in the woods for a while. We’ve been hearing odd noises…. ‘Congratulations, you have peahens!’ said the guy next door. I’m...
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Peahen closeup
Posted by admin | Jun 21, 2006 | Birds and Beasts |
This close-up was the best I could manage to show the feathered topknot. It’s not easy getting a nervous peahen to pose for the...
Read MoreBath time
Posted by admin | Jun 18, 2006 | Birds and Beasts |
The geese took over the water tub in the cow stall and created a mud slick. So I moved the tub to the yard. Now they wander over several times a day for a swim. Two mostly grown American Buff geese will fit in the tub at a time,...
Read MoreToday’s lesson
Posted by admin | May 24, 2006 | Birds and Beasts |
Today Bebe encountered her first snapping turtle. I spotted this one crossing the grass near the kitchen garden and hurried inside for the camera, hoping the dogs wouldn’t notice it until I returned. No such luck. Blue and...
Read MoreBlending in
Posted by admin | May 24, 2006 | Birds and Beasts |
Damp creek mud filled the rough crevices of its shell, and bits of algae and moss clung here and there. I wonder how many times I’ve passed this fellow and thought just another stone in the creek...
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