Boreal Owl (#994)
While we were birding in the bog Saturday, Erik received reports of Boreal Owl sightings in Two Harbors. At least 3 different birds had been reported during the day. We drove back thru Duluth picking up Tina and hurried up the north shore. Driving through...
My first Great Gray Owls (#993)
Last weekend, Tina and I spent a couple of days in Duluth to celebrate our anniversary. As part of the stay, I went to visit the Sax Zim bog for a day of winter birding. I have really had my heart set on finally seeing a Great Gray Owl and decided to hire a...
Celebrating our 35th
Tina and I celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary this past weekend. It doesn’t seem like it’s been that long since we were kids running around Kreuzberg in West Berlin in 1977. Here are a few images from that period of our lives.
and a couple of hungry Crows…
Backyard Feeders
It’s been busy at the backyard feeders these past few weeks. Visitors this month include Common Redpoll, Pine Siskin, Downy, Hairy and Red-bellied Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch, Black-capped Chickadee, American Goldfinch, House Finch and Sparrows. The...
Photo shoot w/ Great Grandma
One of the highlights of the holidays was a photo shoot at Jeff & Christy's with Great Grandma (Priscilla) and her great grandkids. Dresses knitted by Oma (Tina)
Christmas 2012
Pel’s Fishing Owl, Botswana summer 2012
The Pel’s Fishing Owl is found in sub-Saharan Africa. It is classified as threatened in South Africa – where its numbers have dwindled due to loss of habitat and pollution – and is uncommon and localized elsewhere. The Okavango Delta of Botswana, however, provides one...
Clark’s Nutcracker (#992)
First found on 30 October by Tammy Holmer, this third Clark's Nutcracker of the 2012 fall season has been very cooperative and easy to observe along County Road I, about 500 feet west of Hodgson Road. 'Accidental' in Minnesota - First record for Ramsey County.
Glamping in Botswana
Filming by Marcel and Jeffrey Wilson; Editing by Jeffrey Wilson Glamping Botswana from Jeffrey Wilson on Vimeo.