Category Archives: Wisconsin

Fall in Wisconsin

Leaves are falling like crazy today. Looks like I have some work ahead when it dries again.

Autumn is beautiful.

I just wish it didn’t lead to slippery weather.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2023 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.

Visiting the Butterfly Garden

This Butterfly Garden is north of Appleton, Wisconsin. In season, it is open Wednesday through Saturday.

I went with three of my grandchildren (Eli, Arianna, and Wyatt) and my daughter Rachel. It was the first visit for all of us.

This video was taken in the enclosed area where visitors can get up close and personal with the butterflies. Everyone was given a cotton swab dipped in a sugar solution. The idea was to touch the butterfly’s legs so it could taste the sugar and then it would get on the swab to drink more. That worked once for Wyatt, but usually, the butterflies preferred sipping nectar from the flowers.

It was a lovely afternoon to spend with butterflies and my family.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2023 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.

A pileated Woodpecker comes to my birdfeeder

This feathered friend never came this close before this spring. Bob and I would see a few by our woods, but never near the house.

I was so happy to get this video today while Rebecca, Andy, and I were having lunch. We carefully videoed through the window, trying not to scare it away. It was so nice to capture it eating shelled peanuts today.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2023 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.

Sunrise before the fog

I was lucky to capture this sunrise. Soon fog obscured the sky.

I thought about staying in bed, but now I’m happy I was able to catch this sunrise. And no, I did not go back to bed. When I’m up, I’m up.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2023 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.

Feeding the birds

I start my morning by feeding my cats and dog. I also feed the birds, wild birds that is.

I set out the birds’ food and they entertain me by coming to my feeder.

I think the birds and I are good for each other.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2023 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.