by simpleDesigns | Nov 30, 2009 | Photography
I stopped by Como Park this morning to see if I could find reported Cackling Geese in the midst of hundred’s of Canada Geese. I was surprised to see about 200 geese get agitated and lift off simultaneously. In scoping the Golf Course, I saw a coyote...
by simpleDesigns | Nov 26, 2009 | Birding
On Oct 22nd, Tina and I were asked to drive a barred owl to Balsam Lake, Wi for a release. On the way to Wisconsin, we received a report of a bald eagle injured in Burnet County and asked if we would drive it back to the Raptor Center. We met a volunteer...
by simpleDesigns | Nov 24, 2009 | Birding, Travel
I am in the process of downloading and keywording over 2,000 images from last week. Tina and I joined my folks for a spectacular birding/photography trip to northeastern Ecuador. Over 200 species of birds were seen including one day where i group of 14...
by simpleDesigns | Nov 14, 2009 | Birding, Travel
In early October, Tina and I visited some friends in Chicago. The 4 of us spent a delightful weekend hiking nearby nature preserves and viewing some of the fall migration. Great Blue heron, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Magnolia Warbler and Palm Warbler were...
by simpleDesigns | Nov 13, 2009 | Family
Several people have reminded me lately, that 99% of my images and posts are of birds. Once in a while, I should post images of the real reasons I am in Minnesota… 3 wonderful grandchildren. All three are growing quickly and it brings us great joy watching...
