Category Archives: Wildlife Sightings
More Great Horned Owlet Photos
After the second owlet branched from their nesting spot, we lost sight of them for awhile. My campers would stop by the office to ask, “Have you seen them? Are they okay?” To which I had no sure answer. Until … Continue reading
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Fox Kit Chewing On Grass
While hiding behind a bush with my 500mm camera lens, I captured video of this fox kit chewing on grass. I didn’t know they did that! What great research to show students when I do school visits.
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Loons and Eagles . . . Eagles and Loons
The only chance I’d have all weekend to get out on the lake was early, early Saturday morning. Sleep in an extra hour . . . get out on the lake . . . sleep in . . . get … Continue reading
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Owlet Cuteness
Want to see some owlet cuteness?? And some more? We had a whole week to observe this owlet from a distance. He slept, he preened, he picked at his toes. Come Thursday though, he wasn’t sitting on his usual tree … Continue reading
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Great Horned Owlets!
Opening weekend at our campground came and went, with plenty of campers checking in to help us rake and clean up the campground. Campfires blazed at night, kids road bikes and reconnected after the long winter. The talk among … Continue reading
Eaglet Twins 2016
Every Spring the campers and I stand lakeside with our binoculars and cameras pointed at the eagle nest. The big question is . . . Is there one eaglet in there? Or two? I’ve been taking pictures for a little … Continue reading
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If She Hollers, He Will Come
Just a couple days ago, I was lakeside, when suddenly, the female eagle cried out several times. I looked up, down, and all around, but I couldn’t see anything more than a lone goose, swimming along in front of their … Continue reading
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Backyard Fox Sighting
I was staring out my back window, sipping coffee, when an adult fox wandered through our campground maintenance area. I set my coffee cup down so hard, liquid sloshed over the sides onto the table. “Quick! I need my camera! … Continue reading
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Nesting Eagles during Wind Storm
Our eagles seem to be doing well, in spite of the 50+ mph winds taking place today. I sure hope she doesn’t get sea sick up there!
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Eagles On Eggs 2016
I think I may have witnessed our eagle laying an egg!! The behavior was something I hadn’t seen before. When I arrived, the female was sitting on the back edge of the nest facing me. As I watched, she turned. … Continue reading
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