RAMBLINGS FROM THE RETIRED CHEF

The Trumpeter Swan was nearly hunted to extinction for its meat and feathers in the early part of the 20th century.  Thanks to the...

Blue Jays are very common visitors to our feeders and can often be bossy and aggressive with smaller birds.  They love peanuts, whether...

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...

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...