by simpleDesigns | Aug 23, 2008 | Birding
Summer is coming to a close and fall migration has begun. Have you noticed that there are no more Red-winged black birds in Minnesota. I‘m told that all of the Purple Martins have also left. Keep an eye on your backyard as you never know who might fly thru. Click on...
by simpleDesigns | Jun 22, 2008 | Birding
I have spent several hours this week, trying to get up close to a Common Yellowthroat Warbler. Tina and I first heard him Monday and every day since, but had no luck snapping a picture. This morning, I stood in a marsh, counting mosquitoes, when he appeared and...
by simpleDesigns | May 11, 2008 | Birding, Family, Personal
Today is May 11th, and I realized that I haven’t posted anything since April 30th. Where has the time gone and why is it moving so fast? Last weekend, Tina and I got away to Frontenac, MN for a 2 day Yoga retreat. Virginia, (our teacher) and her husband hold a...
by simpleDesigns | Feb 7, 2008 | Birding
For the 3rd day in a row, we have observed a Barred Owl on the edge of a pond in Crepeau Park. He seems to spend the am sleeping and was not too bothered by me taking his picture. With this success, we may try for a Great Horned Owl this afternoon that is nesting out...
