Tag Archives: birds

Starling Feathers

On the tall maple tree on the south side of our house hangs several bird feeders. Every morning I stand at the window and watch the swarming. My eyes search for the downy woodpeckers, the chickadees, and the flashy male … Continue reading

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Cooper’s Hawk Spices Our Day

While our children and grandchildren live in warmer climates, and live lives that are filled with many adventures, life here on Heatherhope Farm, in the frigid winter months, can get quite boring–even more so now that, for the first time … Continue reading

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Pentecost 3B: Growth Beyond Our Understanding

The Readings for the Third Sunday of Pentecost are: Old Testament      Ezekiel 17:22–24 Psalm                    Psalm 92:1–4, 12–15 New Testament     2 Corinthians 5:6–10 (11–13) 14–17 Gospel                   Mark 4:26–34 Many years ago I was feeling very sorry for … Continue reading

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Merlin and Bald Eagles Add Drama

You can’t beat beautiful raptors for excitement. About a year ago I was running the dogs and a huge bird flew up from the field. Could it have been a bald eagle? About six months ago, sure enough, one cruising along … Continue reading

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Sharing Makes Everything More Alive

Life on the farm is full of natural wonders, but sharing it with loved-ones makes everything more alive–even ourselves. Continue reading

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Devotion Used for Meet and Greet the Lambs

The people gathered for the Meet and Greet the Lambs Day at Heatherhope joined in this devotional. Continue reading

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Be Ye Not Anxious (or Hysterical)

Contemplate the birds and the flowers of the field and do not surrender to the hysteria that fills our world. Continue reading

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Serenade of the Meadowlark

The sound of the Meadowlark has returned to Heatherhope Farm. Continue reading

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