Nature & Animals
Life on a farm means sharing the land with an entire cast of creatures. These stories explore the wildlife and animals that live around vineyards, fields, barns, and forests — from foxes and birds to insects and unexpected visitors. A celebration of wild behavior, unexpected visits, and the lessons animals seem to teach us.
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The Case of the Disappearing Grill Cover
It was a still morning on our deck—too still. Not a leaf stirred, not a breeze rustled. Which is why it was a shock to see our black grill cover inching its way…
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Skunks 101 for Naturalists
And Others with Working Noses Let’s face it: few mammals have inspired more sudden changes of direction, tomato juice baths, or midnight dog disasters than the humble skunk. But behind that odorous reputation…
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Buzzards on the Deck – A Fowl Situation
A flock of buzzards turned our peaceful vineyard into their own personal sunning spa and restroom. From barf to barn takeovers, here's the true story of how we accidentally became vulture landlords.
