by simpleDesigns | Nov 4, 2011 | Friends
“By the end of 2011 the world will have reached 7 billion people. The United Nations Population Fund is leading an innovative global campaign to bring awareness to the opportunities and challenges that this milestone presents. But 7 Billion people means 7 Billion...
by simpleDesigns | Nov 2, 2011 | Family
On October 17th, Jeff and Christy celebrated their 3rd wedding anniversary. Tina and I took them to the Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter for a German dinner. Rory was her normal cute self and the evening was a special celebration.
by simpleDesigns | Oct 31, 2011 | Raptor Center
Every morning, volunteers gather at the University of Minnesota to help rehabilitate injured raptors. This week, our team flew 2 Bald Eagles, 2 Red-tailed Hawks, a Great Horned Owl and a Peregrine Falcon. As we had an odd number of people this past...
by simpleDesigns | Oct 30, 2011 | Birding
Saturday morning, friend Russ and I drove an hour north in the cold dark to wait for sunrise. On the northern edge of the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, there is a small dirt parking lot that makes a perfect spot for viewing Sandhill Cranes leaving their...
by simpleDesigns | Sep 25, 2011 | Raptor Center
On Saturday, Sept 24th, the Raptor Center and Carpenter Nature Center partnered for a spectacular day of fall colors and raptor releases. We released 6 birds, including 2 Red-tailed Hawks, a Broad-winged Hawk, a Coopers hawk and 2 young Bald Eagles. The final...
