Tag Archives: birding
The Week Before Hatching: My Loon Watch
In the final days before (what I’d calculated to be) hatching day, something felt a little different. I was going out in my kayak at the same time. Sitting in the same spot. Staying in my kayak as I always … Continue reading
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Weeks Two and Three: My Loon Watch
During the second and third weeks of monitoring the loons nesting period, I got into a routine. I’d paddle out at 6am to see them, coasting the last fifty yards or so. Beaching my kayak for stability, yet staying in … Continue reading
My Adventure Begins – My Loon Watch
My story begins back in May. School was in session, the campground had opened and I was struggling to find time to write. But still, I managed to sneak out in the kayak a couple times to check on our … Continue reading
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Watch the Loons Switch Places On The Nest
To get this video, I used my 500mm lens, extended all the way. The day was calm and the kayak steady. I also had been out to visit the loons almost every morning, at 6am, over a three week period, … Continue reading
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Cedar Waxwing’s Prize
While kayaking last week, this Cedar Waxwing flew in over my head to land in a nearby tree. I quickly realized, he had his sights on a prize. He checked it out and checked it out . . . … Continue reading
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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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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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