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There's something special about watching the farm come alive with birds, especially as the seasons change. Lately, we've been enjoying a flurry of Eastern Bluebird activity. Their brilliant blue feathers...

One of the things we do during purple martin season is check the gourds to see how the nests are progressing. We usually do this around 3:30 in the afternoon,...

One of the things I love most about having a bluebird trail on the farm is getting to watch the season unfold from the very beginning. Each spring, we wait...

Each spring, purple martin landlords across North America begin watching the skies for the return of one of the continent’s most recognizable migratory birds. On our farm, preparing for their...

When most people think of agriculture, they picture open fields, rows of crops, and tractors moving across farmland. Forests feel different — quieter, wilder, separate from farming altogether. But forests,...

One of the most common questions we receive about wildlife on our farm is about our Purple Martin setup — specifically what kind of gourd racks we use, where they...

Life on our South Jersey lavender farm offers many seasonal rhythms, and one of the most rewarding is watching the bluebirds that return to nest each spring. Each season, our...

We’re not just farm that grows lavender, elderberries, and mushrooms—we’re nurturing native wildlife, too. One of the ways we do that is through our bluebird trail, and we’re thrilled to...

How to Keep Bluebirds Happy During the Winter Months Bluebirds are a joy to see in any backyard, and with a few simple steps, you can help them thrive during...

At Copper Knoll Farms, we are committed to not only providing high-quality firewood but also ensuring that our forestry practices contribute positively to the environment. One of the key pillars...

The New Jersey Bluebird Society reached out to us to establish a trail on our farm. We are so excited to add nesting boxes for these beneficial birds on our...

What an amazing sight! A bald eagle perched over our lavender field. Did you know that Bald Eagles have a wing span of 5.5-8 feet wide and that females are 25%...

This morning we had an amazing sighting on our way to the barn to care for our baby chicks: A pair of wood ducks landed and perched in a tree...

We've recently had a hawk attack our purple martin nest here on the farm. In the time we have been here, we have never had a predator attack our Purple Martin...