As the spring thaw commences and water starts to open up around here, the Bald Eagles can’t wait to get out on the ice and do a bit of prospecting for a fish. I guess it’s probably from a long, cold night of waiting around, but they don’t even wait for the sunrise. Usually it’s…
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Great Grey Owl In Minnesota
The second times a charm as they say. Our first trip to Minnesota got cut short due to some weather and obligations back home. But there was a pull to go back because it felt like I left a lot on the table up there. Fortunately we had the time to spend a few more…
Snowflakes And Flickers
This has been a very strange winter. Temperatures have been up and down all season. There’s just been no consistency. And very little snow as well…which is a bigger problem. Ultra-dry conditions don’t really help anybody…so I’m hopeful for a bit more rain in the spring. Good news is we did get a bit of…
Great Grey Owls Invade Northern Minnesota
Last week I took a trip up to the North shore of Lake Superior and spent some time looking for Great Grey Owls. It was a first for me, but really culminated in a very memorable experience. This winter season has turned out to be an irruption year for owls from the far northern boreal…
Nothing Lasts Forever
“I think just because you can’t keep something doesn’t mean it wasn’t worth it. Nothing lasts forever. What matters is what we take with us.” ― Katherine Center, Author I remain grateful…
Snow Day – Bald Eagles
The forecast looked good for some snow a few days ago, and I love shooting in those kinds of conditions. That doesn’t mean it’s easy to do, as the snow can really mess up a camera’s autofocus from time to time. The heavier and more dense the flurries are, the harder it is to find…
Happy New Year
We just made the final turn in 2024, and started the new year with a bit of a bang. My Aurora notification app went off at about 4:15am on the 1st…and a quick check showed a hint of red on the horizon. So off we went to a local spot I use often fairly often.…
Happy Home
We are blessed around here to have several pairs of Red Bellied Woodpeckers visit us on a daily basis…year round. The last few summers we’ve had youngsters showing up too so that’s a really good sign of a happy and productive home.
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) Over The Cedar River
Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) gave us a nice show for awhile in the fall of 2024…this was one of the last shots I got of it over the Cedar River and probably the best one to show the length of the tail…it was a beauty. Fortunately the moon was just starting to come up and…