It's been awhile since farm-mom has felt the urge to express herself. She has been a very busy lady. #Farming and #homesteading takes a lot of work, and lots of time. Time well spent I can assure you of that, growing our own food has been top priority here at the farm. We are in full swing right now, either we make it or go bust.
Shortly after we returned to Upstate NY after a holiday in Florida last winter, the covid 19 virus hit New York city like torrent of natural disasters x 10.
New York was the epicenter of this awful virus. The city hospitals were overrun with patients, so sick, many did not survive.
Upstate was spared to a great degree, almost certainly because Upstate is largely farms, with big pieces of farmland, with mostly cows, ehem, and not a lot of people, at least where we live.
There are some new #featheredfriends that have come to our farm. While floating in the pond, one afternoon, this large winged thing burst out of the forest and just guided over the water, so beautiful, yet I think he was looking to grab a bass with his big talons.
Since that first sighting, we have watched this awesome bird, along with what we believe to be his mate, with two babies. We have seen them in the trees, hunting all over the homestead, standing in the road and even perched on @thebigsweeds truck.
What a beauty.
That same day I spotted another one, a little smaller perhaps, but just so awesome to watch.
I believe this is a Merlin, a member of the hawk family.
We have noticed, squirrels and chip monks are no longer invading our bird feelers. I think they may have become bird food for our new neighbors, "The Merlins"
It seems these guys may be the newest members of the family.
Such a fun hobby, I am always on the look out for our friends with feathers, even when they are planning the heist of the pick-up truck.
He's on the look out for the state troopers who may be buzzing up the road at any minute.
OR, He maybe just looking for a little mouse to snack on.😋
Nature? Oh yes, it is truly #amazingnature. Love living on the mountain in the woods, never a dull moment, you never know what you will see when enjoying a warm summer day while floating on the pond.
Or just observing the beauty of flowers...#alwaysaflower.
Flowers and butterflies...beautiful.
PLUS
True patriots...
Sun bathers too!
Who could ask for more? I am blessed and hope all of my friends in hiveland find some peace through all that is happening in this crazy world of ours.
Keep the faith, stay safe and strive to be happy.🤗