The Gray Catbird Amuses Guests at the B&B
Have you ever wondered when you’ve been hiking or birding and you suddenly think you hear a cat meowing? Well it might not be a cat....
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RAMBLINGS FROM THE RETIRED CHEF
Secrets from a 15 year bed & breakfast veteran
Welcome to The Retired Chef, a unique blog here for you to explore. The Retired Chef has added such value to my life, and I love having the opportunity to share my passions and thoughts with my loyal readers. Read on, and enjoy.
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Eastern Bluebirds are not the only blue birds at Bluebird Meadows BB
Have you ever had the pleasure of seeing a male Indigo Bunting? This spring many people in our region have had the treat of seeing these...
A Surprise Visitor to the Oranges
Each Spring we put out orange halves for returning Baltimore Orioles. To our delight this past weekend a bird we never expected. A...
Mother’s Day Eastern Bluebird Box Report
Well Mother’s Day found us checking on our mother Bluebirds and counting nests and eggs so far this spring. We are happy to report Box...
Spring Brings New Birds to the Feeders
At first glance you would mistake this beautiful warbler for an American Goldfinch. The Pine Warbler almost always hangs out in pine...
A Snowshoe Hare…”My what big feet you have!”
Well this was a first. Easter weekend a snowshoe hare showed up at Bluebird Meadows. I guess the Easter Bunny was busy. He was very...
Patiently Waiting For The Snow To Melt
The Trumpeter Swan was nearly hunted to extinction for its meat and feathers in the early part of the 20th century. Thanks to the...
First Day of Spring Tomorrow!
Blue Jays are very common visitors to our feeders and can often be bossy and aggressive with smaller birds. They love peanuts, whether...
Patiently Waiting for Spring
This beautiful male Cardinal’s image was captured by Donna Tolmie on a recent visit. He is all fluffed up from the cold and is hiding...
How many more sleeps until spring?
I never tire of watching our birds. This winter we have had as many as 40 Blue Jays at our feeder at a time. I’m sure they are as...
Saucy Chickadees
I think Chickadees make me smile the most this time of year. It doesn’t matter how cold or snowy it gets, they will still give you that...
High Bush Cranberries are Becoming an attractant
The high bush cranberries are attracting more than just birds. Love the photo on the left. Hang on little buddy. Hope these bring a...
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