by simpleDesigns | Aug 25, 2011 | Birding
We had a visitor this evening. A young Red-tailed Hawk visited the back yard while we were out walking the dog.
by simpleDesigns | Aug 24, 2011 | Raptor Center
Today was only the 2nd time in my life I actually released a Bald Eagle back into the wild. While I fly eagles weekly, they are always tethered on a rope and brought back to the clinic after test flights. Today was special in that this bird was brought to...
by simpleDesigns | Aug 23, 2011 | Family, Vacation
This past weekend, Phaedra, Zander and Izzy joined me for a camping trip in Itasca State Park. We helped with the Tour de Pines bike ride and we also explored parts of this great state park. Part of the fun was introducing the kids to the headwaters of the...
by simpleDesigns | Aug 16, 2011 | Travel
Full moon over Chicago. Do you see the airplane?