2 Corinthians 5:
6 Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:
I took this photo during our last bird walk, so you can see our habitat. We’re surrounded by cropland. Because of our location, we and others have been amazed at some of the species that have visited our place. Birders have told me that Lincoln’s sparrows coming to feeders is practically unheard of. Really? 
During migration, they seem quite at home with the food and bath. But here you can see why we do not get some common feeder birds- they do not like the wide open spaces.
What this photo does not show is our neighbour’s place. He would be to the right on the other side of the road. His property is smaller, but he has more full grown trees packed closer together. This is where we think some of our regular feeder visitors roost at night.
This next one is the southern part of our property. I want you to see where the Kestrel box is, in relation to our house.
We leave the fence lines alone for the most part to allow grasses and things to grow as food and shelter for wildlife. We will keep the areas by the nesting boxes clear to keep the predators away. We also have a Tree Swallow/Bluebird box on the north side.
Thanks for the tour of your homestead! It’s interesting to see your surroundings and to learn about all of the wildlife that comes your way, and why their habitat is like. And of course, thanks for the scripture too.
I looked up ‘Kestrel’ and saw what kind of bird it was….Do you have the Kestrel box in order to help keep the insect and mice situation in control…because I see that’s what they eat mostly (although I did see small birds as well???) Just wondering…Diane
The main reason we put up the Kestrel box is because of the birds’ loss of habitat. We see Kestrel boxes along the county highways, which is the same habitat as us, so we thought we’d try. Birds are a small part of their diet, but I will be happy for any bugs and mice they eat. We’ve been dealing with mice in our bedroom wall for months now.
Where do the kestrels typically build on the flat lands if they don’t have human-supplied boxes?
Old woodpecker holes in whatever trees there might be. That’s why these boxes are important. Some farmers tear down every inch of tree for their corn. It bothers be more because so much corn is used for ethanol, rather than food.
Oops. I meant to directly reply to your comment, but saw I didn’t/ Blame the finger! The throbbing didn’t keep me up, but it’s still bleeding a little.
This is odd, I know it’s not the finger’s fault. I clearly clicked the reply directly under your comment. Plus, the admin bar is notifying me of my own comments. Off to the forum , I will go.
Sorry, if you keep getting notified, there seems to be a glitch, but the replies I left for your question are not showing directly under, so I would think you are not being notified. This is more of a test to see where this lands on the post. I am replying from the comment page on the Dashboard.
I see all your comments here now. It’s odd that I didn’t get them in my in-box. By the way whatever bird is doing that loud single chirp is at it again this a.m. I just wish I could get a look at who is making the sound.
I know. Maybe it’s mu neighbor.
Testing, testing…
sorry if you get a notify.
Testing testing right back at you! Have a good day!
Ah, so you got a notification? I have no idea how my comments are nested right now. Some show Reply and other comments do not.
Hi there, testing some comments/nesting action.