Month: August 2021

First Brood of 2019: A Month Watching Nature’s Miracles and I’m Hooked

After the first egg was laid on March 19, I felt joy but also apprehension; I had already begun to develop that sense of concern that bluebird hosts get when anticipating what might possibly go wrong.  Bluebirds lay one egg per day until they reach the final egg for that brood, usually between four and…Read more

A Treat for All and a Reputation to Admire: Blueberries

There is the often-quoted Biblical admonition “By your fruits you will be known,” which commonly comes up when discussing behavior. In other words, a reputation will ultimately be based on the deeds and accomplishments of an individual, family or group. This warning advises long-term performance consistency is critical to establishing one’s good (or not so…Read more