Recent Blog Posts
Eagle’s Nest Update May 2021
So there is only one eaglet again this year, and the activity around the nest is clearly more subdued than when there are two and three eaglets. But it's still a treat to watch the adults raise the young'un, bringing in fish, taking turns feeding, keeping outsiders away from the nest, squawking at each other . . .
Great Blue Heron in Flight
Great Blue Heron in flight during a light rain shower . . .
Colts on the Move
Sandhill Crane colts on the move . . .
World Turtle Day 2021
Today is World Turtle Day (who knew, right?!) so here are some Painted Turtles in flight, errrr I mean, doing what turtles do best, hanging out on a log . . .
An Eagle’s Landing
American Bald Eagle stickin' the landing . . .
One More Shorty
And just one more Short-eared Owl post . . . why not!
Sandhill Colts
A Sandhill Crane and its colts out foraging on a beautiful spring day. The odds that both colts survive their first year is about 50%, so hang in there little ones. If they do survive, sandhill cranes can live as long as 20 to 30 years in the wild.
Goslings on the Move
Goslings on the move in the lake trying to catch up with Mom . . .
The Yellowhead Birdsong
When the Yellowheads return in April, it's much easier to find them among last year's broken reeds. Another benefit is you get to see them more clearly perform their birdsong . . .