By Ellie
Yesterday evening I was hanging out in my little house when I heard some unusual chirping outside through the open windows. I went out and stood on the step in front of my door and watched an American kestrel (which is North America’s smallest falcon) chirp like crazy and fly in circles! By the way, I identified this bird by using the Merlin Bird ID app which identifies birds by calls. I listened while two kestrels talked back and forth with one sitting on the power lines right in front of my house.
At one point it flew towards me and got caught in the wind right above my head so I felt like we were looking at each other.
I love seeing cool wild animals and noticing them. My mom is a backyard birder and bird enthusiast so whenever we’re sitting in the backyard I get to listen to her point out birds, identifying them or sometimes just watching and appreciating them. She taught me how to be observant in nature and I’m lucky that she passed on that appreciation for the earth with me.
*serpent cucumbers art beautifully crafted by Stephanie
Upcoming Event: Potluck Friday August 22nd at 6 pm
Open Field Farm 2025 | The "ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW" guide for members
CSA Barn Hours:
Summer hours: 2:30-6:30 pm!
Pick List:
Eggs
New potatoes
Merlin Beets
Yaya Carrots
Pink Beauty Radishes
Ailsa Craig and Red Long of Tropea Onions
Parade Scallions
Cocozelle, Goldini, and Dark Star Summer Squash
Cucumbers
Eggplant (Limited amounts)
Farao and Caraflex Cabbage
Lettuce
Rhubarb Chard
Champion Collards
Rainbow Lacinato and Dazzling Blue Kale
Regiment Spinach
Parsley, Cilantro, Basil, and Dill
Albion Strawberries
New Girl Tomatoes
Melons (Limited Amounts)
Hot peppers (Limited Amounts)
Whole Dried Hot Peppers
Herbal Tea Blends
Pick your own flowers and herbs
Sonora Wheat Flour
Beef Bone Broth (Made by Olla Products)
Saltonstahl Olive Oil
Revolution Bread for sale on Tuesday and Friday
Open Field Farm Swag!
https://www.fromachefskitchen.com/ratatouille/ Made this ratatouille for dinner last night, such a simple and yummy way to appreciate our summer abundance!