Backyard Birds
“The power to understand the language of the birds is a sign of great wisdom.”
Nature is all around us, and one of the best ways to experience Nature is by watching the backyard birds. One thing we experienced and enjoyed during our time at Driftless Oaks Farm (our 10-acre hobby farm in Maiden Rock, Wisconsin) was the birds.
Hummingbirds, Baltimore Orioles, cardinals, rose breasted grosbeaks, dark eyed juncos, chickadees, indigo buntings, woodpeckers, eagles, hawks, pheasants, owls (three different varieties), and even a grouse visited us at the farm. Our feeders were always busy, and we had to work hard keeping up with them!
The fact is: we love to watch the birds.
Yes, I know: we aren’t cool, hip people anymore! I am good with that.
As we have finally put down deep roots here at The Landing in western Wisconsin, we have experienced new feathered friends. I have seen bird varieties that I never have seen before! I am focused on improving our property to encourage our feathered friends, and I am providing seed, feed and water for them as well.
This page is dedicated to our backyard birds, especially as I create my own version of a “backyard bird sanctuary” here at The Landing on the banks of the Willow River.
Yes, birds are part of our gardening experience here, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
24-Hour Fast and Tommy Cakes Seed and Supply Update
Tom discusses his 24-hour fast challenge: how he felt during and after the fast. Tom also discusses suet projects and the birds in the feeders
End of January 2025 Accountability Stream
To make progress on goals, it helps to have an accountability partner. In this episode, Tom and Adam discuss progress in January 2025
2025 Garden Plans, Backyard Birds and Your Questions
In this 243rd Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, your host Tommy Cakes takes the helm for a Just Tommy Cakes Show. Adam is sick, so Tom is going to take the time to dive into his 2025 Garden Plans, Backyard Birds Visiting the Feeders and Answering Audience Questions.