When the Newest Bird

In the mood for love

On your 2020 eBird county list is a Black Vulture, you tend to get a little nervous.

Especially when you count a pair of them right at home, right behind the barn.

At least they didn't hang around and I haven't seen them again. And they did get me back up over 90% in the county at least for a little while.

We haven't been out much, what with the disease and baby sitting. We make our winter loop in the car, as there are some decent ducks on a couple of ponds we frequent, and we go to Schoharie Crossing State Historical Site, early before everyone else is out. Not seeing much of excitement, but there are some cool ducks available for viewing.

Do you think he was looking at the skid steer?

Our skid steer quit and is currently experiencing major, and no doubt expensive, repairs. Meanwhile the boss was forced to find a different way to get wood from the barnyard to the stove. He says what he is doing now, dragging logs with the tractor and cutting them up in the old calf yard, is actually better, so there is that.

Home schooling is taking place via computer and packets delivered by our neighbor who combines farming with school bus driving. So far I haven't participated much as Liz is tending to that business.

However, I have been roped into convinced to play Farmopoly with someone who is more than slightly creative with the rules and quite fond of the stacked deck concept. And yes, I lost resoundingly, as did Becky. I am okay with that.

I hope you are all remaining safe, sane, and well. Much love from Northview Farm.

Bright spot in all the gloom provided by Liz.
Thanks!