The Wilson Warbler
One of my favorite warbler’s is the Wilson Warbler. The Wilson's Warbler is easily identified by its yellow underparts and black cap. This guy was found at Wargo Nature Center in Anoka county.
Catching the morning dew
We awoke Saturday morning with a light fog in the air and a heavy dew covering all outdoor surfaces. The moisture was thick enough to catch on spider webs. (Click on thumbnails)
Picture of the day email subscription
Several years ago, I started sending a daily picture to a few friends and family members. It is not always daily, but whenever I am fortunate to capture an image I feel like sharing. Yesterday, the picture was sent to over 170 different email addresses. Sometimes,...
Some more fall migrants
Earlier this week, I visited Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park and witnessed some decent bird migrants. Here is a shot of the Red-eyed Vireo and Tennessee Warbler
Sandhill Cranes
Thanks to an email from Cindy Hanson (a riding buddy), I found a couple of Sandhill Cranes feeding in a field south of Centerville Lake. A very majestic bird.
Fall Migration has begun
Fall migration is underway. The hawk counters in Duluth for instance, noted 90 warblers of 7 species, 73 Cedar Waxwings, 6 Canada Geese, 2 Scarlet Tanagers, 1 Olive-sided Flycatcher, 2 Common Loons, 1 Double-crested Cormorant, 1 Pine Siskin, 7 Purple Finches, 2...
Fall Migration
This past weekend, I visited Itasca State Park, north of Park Rapids. Several times during the weekend, I experienced a flurry of Warblers and Vireos along with many of other species. The primary focus of the weekend was a bicycle event, but I still...
Little Blue Heron
This past weekend, a Little Blue Heron was found and reported on Turtle Lake in Shoreview, MN. This is a first sighting in Minnesota for many birders as he is suppose to be in the southeastern portion of the US. Wonder where his folks are?? Fun facts...
Common Loons in Roseville
or several weeks, Tina and I have heard a loon fly overhead each morning. This morning, I saw 3 loons on Lake Johanna while paddling a kayak. This afternoon, I went back with my camera and gently paddled back across the lake. The adults would not let me...
The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America
On a wintry morning in 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt arrived at a White House Cabinet meeting with fire in his eyes. To the men before him, his look conveyed exuberance—or gravity. “Gentlemen,” he asked, almost breathlessly, “do you know what has happened this...