Cat Island, Alabama
More images from Cat Island off the Alabama Coast. Pray for these birds.
Back in Minnesota
Tina and I are back in Minnesota after 3 weeks on the road. Our destination was Dauphin Island, Alabama. We met my parents, aunt Pam and cousin Laura for for some bird watching, beach walking and family time. Along the way we camped in Missouri, Tennessee,...
Spring Wildflowers
Spent the weekend camping at a local state park. 3 mile walk, 34 bird species and a great workout for a grandson. Also found our first spring wildflowers.
The Mayflower
The Mayflower was the ship that transported the English Separatists, better known as the Pilgrims, from Plymouth, England, to Plymouth, Massachusetts (which would become the capital of Plymouth Colony), in 1620. There were 102 passengers and a crew of 25–30. A...
Dawn in Mattapoisett, MA
Cedar Waxwings
In Mattapoisett, MA we birded the harbor one morning and saw several returning species announcing the arrival of spring. Along with Buffleheads, Mergansers, Song Sparrows and a Northern Mockingbird, we came across a flock of Cedar Waxwings foraging for...
Common Eider (Life Bird)
Tina and I spent last week in New England with my parents doing mostly genealogy stuff. We also snuck in a bit of birding in CT and MA. I saw a life bird in Plymouth when we found several Common Eider’s hanging out in the harbor. “A colorful duck of...
Northland Adventures TV show filmed @ Raptor Center
Northland Adventures - Deadly Feast from Ben Wilson on Vimeo.
Welcome Mark Neiger to Flight Crew
Just finished an awesome session flying Red-tail Hawks and a Great Horned Owl. Spring is in full swing and we are once again flying all birds for their rehabilitation. The clinic released 4 birds today including a Snowy Owl and the Northern Hawk...
All About Owls
On Saturday evening, Tina and I took my parents to a reception and program titled “All About Owls” at the Carpenter Nature Center. Walter Crawford of the World Bird Sanctuary brought in 4 owls for guests to meet. In the show were a Tawny owl, a Barn Owl, a...