Just catching some zzz’s
This little male Ruby-throated Hummingbird could not keep his eyes open for his mini photo shoot this afternoon. He tried to have a nap...
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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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We have nesting Great Crested Flycatchers!
A meal for the chicks After years of trying to entice a pair of Great Crested Flycatchers to nest on our acreage, with custom made nest...
Photo Bomber!
The cutest photo bomb ever 😍 June 24/19 Ruby-throated Hummingbird, whizzed passed as I was shooting some iris. What a sweet moment. ...
Spring
Early May is a great time to visit our wonderful region. No bugs, great birding, trillium time, nice temperature, etc.etc.. There are so...
Perfect Ending
A Sunday afternoon owl prowl found us just about ready to give up when we spotted this beautiful Snowy owl perched high up on a grain...
Surprise!
You never know what you’ll see at our feeders. In the winter months over the past three years we have been graced with the presence of...
The Return of the Redpolls
A very unpredictable winter visitor, the Common Redpoll can overwhelm a feeder with their presence or be concerningly absent. Redpolls...
2018 Spring Bluebird Nest Tally
Well this morning on our walk we checked the nest boxes on our trails. 3 Eastern Bluebird nests, 2 with hatchings and 1 with a fresh nest...
The Bluebirds are Back !
Well I can finally say spring is here with the late arrival of our Eastern Bluebirds. The Spring of 2018 has been anything but great...
-22° C Brings Sunbathing Ruffed Grouse
This winter we have been waiting for our Ruffed Grouse to find our bird feeders. You see, for the past 3 months 5 Ruffed Grouse have been...
Snack Time !
Out of all the winter birds that stay with us all winter or even the beautiful unexpected winter visitors we get here, the Black-capped...
Sharp-shinned Hawk
We often get Sharp-shinned Hawks stalking birds at our bird feeders. I’m sure to a hawk, a bird feeder is like McDonald’s with all it’s...
Young Cooper’s Hawk Stops By
The Cooper’s Hawk like to stalk their prey (other birds) near bird feeders and this young Cooper’s Hawk was surveying our yard for an...
Nature is Amazing!
While walking our trails recently I happened up this adorable little nest tucked in the thick bushes to the side of one of our least used...
Nashville Warbler Drops by to the B&B gardens
It always amazes me just how many different birds we attract here at Bluebird Meadows. Sitting having a tea on our front veranda today...
Savannah Sparrows Love Our Meadows
Walking the trails that skirt the hay meadows of our acreage is always interesting. You will see birds that you don’t normally see in...
Birding at Bluebird Meadows B&B
Just delighted to share this photo of a first year male Amercian Redstart that I captured recently during a walk on our trails. Such a...
Nesting Eastern Bluebirds at Bluebird Meadows B&B
So far this spring, Bluebird Meadows Bed and Breakfast is home to 2 pairs of nesting Eastern Bluebirds. We are hoping for more in the...
A Sure Sign of Spring is when the Great Blue Herons Return
Every Spring we look forward to the the return of the majestic Great Blue Herons who nest nearby in a small colony. They can safely be...
Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Purple Finch
This winter has seen a bumper crop of Purple Finches at the feeders at Bluebird Meadows B&B. The Purple finch has a gentle nature and is...
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