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Inspired by Dogs & Nature
I envision that the wild birds may view all these Cicadas flying about the same way we humans might react to stepping outside to mounds of hot, buttered popcorn available by the handful as we walk down the sidewalk! Here are some birds I… Continue Reading “Birds Eating Cicadas”
Apparently, our little Farm-Gone-Wild is well adapted for Eastern Bluebirds. Sure, we have almost 40 bird houses / nest boxes available to this special birds, but they still need to have what they need to not just survive but to thrive. We have a… Continue Reading “So Many Bluebirds”
This Eastern Bluebird couple fledged their first brood from a different nest box a couple of weeks ago. Then, a House Wren pair took possession of the box and they are incubating eggs there. Now, these handsome Bluebirds are checking out this wooden box… Continue Reading “How About This One?”
The art of calmly ignoring is a craft worth developing for use in many relationships. I teach dog owners that their puppy will mirror their energy. If they want a calm dog, they need to remain calm, themselves. I think this Eastern Bluebird father… Continue Reading ““Dad!!!!!””
An Eastern Bluebird couple fledged their chicks from our bird box “R” that is located about 40 feet from a very large, old tree at the Southeast corner of our property. That tree stands about 65 feet tall and is it’s own ecosystem that… Continue Reading “Natural Nest Cavity?”
This is the continuing saga of a very special Eastern Bluebird. I first filmed her and her mate at the end of April, in a post called HOPEFUL. At that time, they were checking out a nest box that is situated right outside my… Continue Reading “She’s A Rock Star!”
Back at the end of April, I published a post about a lovey Bluebird couple that was considering a nest box that sits outside my office, which is in the back of our home. Here’s that post HOPEFUL. The pair didn’t select that location… Continue Reading “Disabled but Determined”
“Daddy’s home. He brought dinner!” “What did he bring?” “Arachnid Crudo! Your favorite!” This is a male Eastern Bluebird. He is delivering food to his recently hatched chicks. Both parents hunt tirelessly to feed their brood. Here’s a photo of those babies.
I was fortunate to film this handsome Eastern Bluebird taking snacks to his mate who is setting on eggs! This is the first Bluebird pair that I’ve filmed this Season. I have found eggs in two other houses and the start of a nest… Continue Reading “Taking Care of Wifie”
About a decade ago we graciously accepted Mother Nature’s bit to assume control of our farm in rural Illinois. After raising sheep for years, we retired from competitive herding trials with our Border Collies. We sold the sheep and turned our efforts to training… Continue Reading “Building A Better Bird House”
