Raptor Release Images
Here are several of my images from yesterday’s Raptor Release at Carpenter Nature Center. Click on thumbnails for larger views. Be sure to check out the faces on the children in the top right. 🙂
Raptor Release – Fall 2010
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A Weekend in Northfield
Last weekend, I joined Jeff and Christy on a terrific photo shoot. They were invited to shoot images at a herding trial/competition where various breeds competed, herding sheep and ducks through obstacles and pastures. Tina and Rory explored Big Woods State Park...
Crepeau Nature Preserve
Tina and I live next door to 60+ acres of woods and open space. 50 acres owned by Country Financial and another 15 acres owned by the City of Arden Hills. Since the fall of 2006, we have birded this property and now have over 100 species recorded. Click on...
Fall Migration
A small mixed-flock of warblers came through the backyard today. Had Chestnut-sided, Redstart. Tennessee and Nashville Warblers as well as a pair of Ruby-crowned Kinglets.
Resident Hawk visit
Yesterday, while flying a Red-tailed Hawk, a young 1st year bird stopped by to say hello. It was quite remarkable to see a wild bird fly in and land within 30 feet of us. He was quite curious about ‘our’ bird and the blue nylon rope that he/she was...
Eddy, the Bald Eagle
Today we flew “Eddy”, named after Edward Scissorhands due to his deformed beak. Eddy has been with us since early summer with several health issues. It is also the second time he has been in the clinic’s care. Today, he flew quite well, although a...
Great Grandchildren
My folks, Rod and Priscilla with their three great grandkids.
Starting 1st Grade
Today, Zander starts 1st grade at Sunnyside Elementary School. Looks like he was ready. And little sister Izzy gets to walk with him to school.
Family time
Friday night dinner cruise on the Mississippi River.