by simpleDesigns | Sep 22, 2009 | Birding
This past weekend, Tina and I saw 7 Bald Eagles by Crex Meadows in Wisconsin. In one sighting, we watched an adult pair with 2 immature work a dead carcuss at the side of the road. The images were not the greatest, but it was great fun watching the birds...
by simpleDesigns | Sep 20, 2009 | Birding
Woodpeckers are one of our favorites and we see the Downy and Hairy almost every day at our feeders. We also have a couple of Red-bellied Woodpeckers living in the neighborhood that stop by. Here is a shot from Chain-O-Lakes park last week.
by simpleDesigns | Sep 16, 2009 | Cycling
For the past several years, I have enjoyed photographing various bike races. The standing joke is that I photograph young men in tight black shorts. The truth is that I love shooting the energy in the air (and the podium girls). If you have any interest in bike races,...
by simpleDesigns | Sep 9, 2009 | Birding
During fall migration, we find lots of families moving south. 1st year birds can be difficult to identify unless you happen to catch them with their parents. Here is a immature Sedge Wren, that was working the bushes with his mom (or dad).
by simpleDesigns | Sep 8, 2009 | Birding
Note from All About Birds: “One of the largest birds of prey in North America, the Osprey eats almost exclusively fish. It is one of the most widespread birds in the world, found on all continents except Antarctica.” These guys can have a wingspan up to 70...
