Ruby-throated Hummingbird(s)
This year we have four Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in our garden. Probably a nesting pair and 2 young ones.
Izzy @ the Park
Babysitting the kids tonight and went for a walk in Como park.
Bald Eagle rescued from a chimney (and 1st ride in a bucket)
At about 9:00 this morning, I rec’d a call about a Bald Eagle stuck on a chimney in south Minneapolis. The Raptor Center was concerned about us climbing on a roof, so we were asked to let the Fire Department or Animal Control take the call. Terry and I persisted and...
American White Pelicans
100’s of American White Pelicans and Double-crested Cormorants on Lake Vadnais. gathering for migration south??
Birds @ the feeder
The backyard was quite busy yesterday with over 20 species visiting the feeders in the day. We even had our first Red-breasted Nuthatch in some time stop by to harass the Chickadees. The Downy Woodpecker was a very young male just getting his red head...
Aurora begins walking
Walking outside from Ben Wilson on Vimeo.
Thursday Flight Crew
Flew several red-tailed hawks today. We also took a Bald Eagle out to Como Park for some rehab flights.
Train Ride
Tina and I took Zander on his first train ride today. The Northstar Line is a new commuter line that runs north west out of town for about 45 miles to the town of Big Lake. Fun adventure for all three of us. [More pics]
Photo shoot
Spent last night learning about lighting an indoor photo shoot. Jeff and Christy purchased some new lighting equipment for their photo business. We asked two of our favorite people to model for us to test the lighting arrangement. Here are the results.
Bald Eagle Release
The Raptor Center had a visit this week from Dr. Brian Speer, a vet from the Medical Center for Birds. Dr. Speer works on birds from all over the country (and world) and was invited to release a Bald Eagle at the Carpenter Nature Center this afternoon. ...