Our farm offers a diverse habitat from climax forest, pond, wetlands, meadows to serpentine barrens and a variety of birds. This habitat has been certified by the National Wildlife Federation.
Farmer Bob has been a lifetime member of the Audubon Society since 1971 when his grandmother gave him a present of membership. He has a keen interest in all aspects of birds and is very knowledgeable in North American birds. With his frequent trips to Costa Rica and Belize he is also knowledgeable about the South American birds.
The farm offers diverse habitats from climax forest, pond, wetlands, meadows to serpentine barrens offering a wide variety of birds to be seen.
There is no fee, but reservations are required and we'll schedule your visit at a mutually convenient time. There is no age limit, and Bob welcomes both serious birders, and those wanting to learn more. Individuals or groups are welcome.
BELOW ARE SOME BIRD SPECIES ON THE FARM:
SPRING:
Purple Martins
Indigo bunting
Field Sparrow
Chipping Sparrow
Baltimore Oriole
Brown Thrasher
Catbird
Wood Thrush
Ovenbird
Blue/Grey Gnatcatcher
Eastern Wood Peewee
Scarlet Tanager
Common Yellowthroat
Kingbird
Barn Swallow
Tree Swallow
YEAR-ROUND:
Carolina Wren
Red Tail Hawk
Coopers hawk
Great Horned Owl
Chickadee
Titmouse
White Breasted Nuthatch
Cardinal
Blue jay
Crow
House Finch
Gold Finch
Downy Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Red Bellied Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Great Blue Heron
MIGRATION:
Numerous species of hawks, Owls, warblers, songbirds, and ducks