by simpleDesigns | Jan 17, 2009 | Birding
Today’s shot is one of our regulars back yard visitors. The Red-bellied Woodpecker shows up almost every day to eat and more important drink. He visits the heated water dish on the deck most days. These shots were taken in neighboring Crepeau Park where we hope he...
by simpleDesigns | Jan 11, 2009 | Birding
One of our favorite birds in Crepeau paid a visit yesterday. One of the Great Horned Owls was in the area for at least 2 hours today, moving to various trees as the crows made his whereabouts known.
by simpleDesigns | Jan 11, 2009 | Birding
Birding is always fun for us, but when combined with a first sighting of a new bird…. it’s even more special. While driving today, we saw a small bird sitting alone in a tree next to a highway. After we stopped (illegally) and got the binoculars on him, we realized...
by simpleDesigns | Jan 6, 2009 | Birding
A bit of driving today trying to see my first Harlequin Duck ever. I finally was able to see him using another birders scope, but no chance of a photo. I couldn’t even see him in the binoculars. The good news is I also added 4 other new birds to my life list… a...
by simpleDesigns | Jan 5, 2009 | Birding
Friday, the male Pileated Woodpecker stopped by to eat and this was the 1st time we had seen him since 12-15-08. Saturday, we had our first sighting of all 3 Pileated Woodpeckers ever. A large male and 2 females (1 a bit smaller) were in and out of the back yard for...
by simpleDesigns | Jan 4, 2009 | Birding, Family
Woke up to a bright sunny day but cold temps, so we decided to try something new. We picked up Zander (our 4 yr old grandson), and drove to the St. Paul U of Mn campus to visit the Minnesota Raptor Center. The center was founded back in 1974 and has grown into a rehab...
