FoxDog Farm: Pictures from Around the FarmThe farm isn't that big; a little over 12 acres. It is in a beautiful location near Kingston, with views of farmland all around. If we had a slightly taller house, we'd be able to see Mount Rainier from the upper floors. A diversity of wildlife visit us throughout the year, and we actively encourage the critters with bird feeders and large compost heaps. We leave the area nearest the stream natural, to allow for cover for birds, rabbits, foxes and others. The small animals like meadow voles and snakes in the pastures are avidly hunted by a pair of coyotes and their offspring, eagles, hawks, foxes and herons. In the winter we have a large pond, which is visited by hundreds if not thousands of waterfowl. Birds we have seen include bald eagles, red tailed hawks, pygmy owls, red fox (only once, but what a sight), blue herons, woodpeckers, pheasants, quail, rabbits, voles, and all kinds of songbirds.
Unfortunately suburbia is impinging upon us fast, and we suspect this beautiful area of Northern Kitsap will be lost under development within 10 to 15 years; perhaps sooner. So join us in enjoying the beauty and serenity of our surroundings while we all can.
The storms of December 2007 didn't hit us as hard as it did others, thankfully. We did face flooding but the waters stopped rising just before they entered the goats' area. Click on the storms of December 2007 to see some pics of this event from around the farm.
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Onions Growing in May
This pair of bald eagles was with us through the entire eagle breeding season
Prepping the fields for early May planting
One of Rikke's favorite pictures, Chive blossoms in the herb garden
Several wild pheasants live here. Here's a male on the mulch heap, looking for girls
Rosemary in the herb garden
Wallflowers in a pot
Bird's eye view of where the goat's live. The new barn is the one farthest away
