All You Need is Dove…Originally uploaded by darbyfieldinn.One of the highlights of breakfast here at the Darby Field Inn, besides the fantastic food, is watching the antics of the birds and squirrels at the feeder. It is interesting to watch the different groups and the way they all interact with each other. I consider doves to be the gentle cows of the population; they always congregate in large, cooing groups and eat enormous amounts of sunflower seeds. They will readily give up their feeder position to any other birds, even the little Chickadees! Doves are also here year round, providing great photo opportunities for our guests, no matter what the season. It is easy to see why these gentle birds became associated with the symbol for peace!

Dove at the Baths - Larry GreenOriginally uploaded by darbyfieldinn.

This is a photo one of our guests, Larry Green from Montreal, sent to us after his visit. Your can view another one on our photo gallery. I love to get photos taken by someone other than me, so please send us your favorite images from your stay here, or of the surrounding area!

The Barnhills from WisconsinOriginally uploaded by darbyfieldinn.

The Barnhills came to spend a few days with us in May. It was their first time in New England! They started with breakfast, during which they both enjoyed watching our bird feeder, then spent their days hiking in the mountains around the Inn. From here they left to spend some time in Vermont. We wish them a safe journey back to Wisconsin, and hope they return again in the near future!