Grandkids and summer

by | Aug 8, 2009 | Family

One of my greatest pleasures these days, is spending time watching and paying with my 3 grandkids.  Whether it’s hiking in the woods with Alexander, playing in a fountain with Isabelle or just cuddling on the couch with Aurora, this summer has been full of...

American Goldfinch

by | Aug 7, 2009 | Birding

One of the most common birds in Minnesota is the American Goldfinch.  They really seem to be everywhere, bringing a dash of color and sound to every nook and cranny.  hang up a bird feeder and let me know how many come to your yard.

Short-billed Dowitcher

by | Aug 1, 2009 | Birding

Thanks to a MOU post by Bob Williams, we were able to find and photograph a Short-billed Dowitcher on the north side of the bridge to Manitou Island in White Bear Lake.

Painted Buntings

by | Jul 29, 2009 | Birding

I still do not have a great, clear, close-up shot of this bird, but this will have to do for the time being.  He really is one of the most colorful birds on the planet…. At least in this hemisphere. The Painted Bunting

Cedar Waxwings

by | Jul 29, 2009 | Birding

One of our favorite subjects to photograph is the Cedar Waxwing.  Cornell describes the Waxwing as a silky, shiny collection of brown, gray, and lemon-yellow, accented with a subdued crest, rakish black mask, and brilliant-red wax droplets on the wing feathers.