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March 2:

Melanie made "Tweet Tweet Cookies" today. We had a Birder visiting ("Chris") and the name of the Cookies just seemed right for this auspicious occasion. The Recipe came from the Cookbook Gaia's Kitchen: Vegetarian Recipes for Family & Community from Schumacher College (by Julia Ponsonby, Green Books, 2000). As usual, Melanie used the recipe as a start and added her own flare.

When we lived in North Dakota, we found ourselves almost always in the midst of Birders. I don't know an official definition, but I could make 1 up. Birders (of the Human Sort) enjoy being around Birds, learning about Birds, identifying Birds, and (although not required) being in the company of other Birders.

Richard taught Ornithology at the University of North Dakota for 30 years; plus, he always had Students and later former Students/now Professionals out studying Birds. The Grand Forks area also had a wonderful community of Birders, with whom we interacted a lot and just plain loved. They were (and are) part of our extended Family. It is a wonder we 3 C's did not sprout Feathers and fly. I suppose we did in our own way.

So far, we have not found "Birders" in the area. Yes, we have found many People (of the Human Sort) who have an interest in Wildlife and Nature. It could be in part that we haven't had much time.

All of the above made Chris' visit extra special. Ethan wanted us to meet Chris, who is traveling through this area looking for a place to land. I suppose that kind of makes him like a migratory Bird. We are all migrating in a way. It was just plain exciting to have a Birder right here on the Farm. Our best wishes to Chris as he finds that special place to land.

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