Bird Notes by Dorothy Tompkins: Orchard Orioles in Bundoran Farm

Male orchard orioles are declaring their territories along many “edges” and from clusters of trees in Bundoran Farm. The mature adult male has a deep chestnut body with a black head and wings.   The yearling male is bright yellow or yellow green with a black throat.   There is a vociferous yearling male singing along Hightop [...]

Trail Maintenance Day

Bundoran Farm residents, future residents and team members spent part of May Day, working on trail maintenance along Israel Mountain.  In addition to working hard to clear and clean up one of the many trails that run through the managed forest of Bundoran Farm we had a great time socializing and learning about the wonderfully [...]

Construction Commences on Heimgartner Residence

Bundoran Farm and more importantly, the Heimgartner Family, reach another significant milestone yesterday.  Construction started on Ken and Ida Heimgarnter’s new home at Bundoran Farm. Situated on a knoll over looking Plank Road and the  surrounding protected pastures and forested ridges of this Albemarle Virginia rural real estate, the Heimgartner’s homesite is perhaps one of [...]