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Peripatetic philomaths…focusing on what's really important, eating ethically and cleanly, fermenting, foraging/wildcrafting, practicing herbalism, and being responsible stewards of our land. Sharing our photos, musings, and learnings. Still seeking our tribe.

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Tag: Birds

Haiku: Summer Barn Swallows

28 February 2019 ~ Forged Mettle Farm

We’re lucky to have many wild bird visitors here, including cardinals, blue jays, finches, doves, indigo buntings, kestrels, and hummingbirds. Last summer, barn swallows built a nest in the barn’s rafters and hatched babies.

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Haiku: Songbird Lost

31 January 20197 December 2020 ~ Forged Mettle Farm

The bitter cold is dangerous for animals, including wild ones. One morning, a small goldfinch hopped into the garage, seemingly seeking refuge from the frigid temperatures (it’s been in the negative double digits with wind chill).

Photo: Wildlifegarden.com

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Around The Farm: Fog, Fledglings, and Flowers

1 July 20181 July 2018 ~ Forged Mettle Farm ~ 4 Comments

It was a misty morning, with humidity so thick that you could actually see it in the low-hanging fog. The grass was soaking wet with dew – and because of the high humidity, so were we…but there were chores to be done, and many interesting things to be seen!

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