Well, it got even colder overnight, down to -6°F by sunrise, but the wind stayed about the same as yesterday, so not too strong, and the sky stayed clear, so there was plenty of sun, and it was a very pretty morning in Estabrook Park, despite the supposed -25°F windchill. Most of the critters, however,Continue reading “Winter goes for one more deep dive…”
Monthly Archives: February 2025
A cold and quiet mid-February morning
It really was +1° at sunrise this morning, but winds were a little lighter than forecast, at 11 mph, and the sky was crystal clear, so it was a very nice time to be in Estabrook Park. One other birder was hardy or foolhardy enough, as the case may be, to come out and joinContinue reading “A cold and quiet mid-February morning”
Classic Wisconsin Winter Weather, and a short Havenwoods Recap
Temps were in the low twenties, and it was windy, cloudy, and snowy this morning in Estabrook Park. Happily, the clouds and the snow they were dropping moved out by about 8:30, and it turned into not too bad of a morning. By then I had reached the pond, and this septet of mourning dovesContinue reading “Classic Wisconsin Winter Weather, and a short Havenwoods Recap”
More Snow!
The second batch of snow this week arrived overnight, and now we’ve got close to ten inches on the ground in Estabrook Park. Plus, this storm isn’t through with us yet, and so the clouds are still super thick. The air was almost still, however, and temps are approaching freezing, so it was a wonderfulContinue reading “More Snow!”
A few regulars and a pleasant surprise
The weather forecaster on the news last evening claimed that the new snow on the ground would help temperatures drop overnight, and the +3°F we had this morning doesn’t prove him wrong. The air was almost still, however, so both Anne and I didn’t think it felt too bad out there. The sun’s effort toContinue reading “A few regulars and a pleasant surprise”
Rarities!
First, the snow really did come, and I wouldn’t be surprised to learn that we received a full eight inches in Estabrook Park. I know some locals are about as thrilled with it as the mourning dove looked yesterday, but I am very happy. Even better, temps were in the low teens, winds were light,Continue reading “Rarities!”
Some real snow at last, maybe…
It sure is snowing in Estabrook now, but it really didn’t get going until about 9am. Thus, I had nearly two hours this morning to take some pictures, and here’s what I got. I was checking for the song sparrow or winter wren by the river, and there were a couple of birds, perhaps downyContinue reading “Some real snow at last, maybe…”
Another turn in the February rotation…
It was a bit cooler than yesterday in Estabrook Park this morning, but the breeze felt lighter, and the sun came out after a bit, so it was another very nice time to be looking for critters. There are still a few common mergansers on the river, but this goldeneye drake but on the betterContinue reading “Another turn in the February rotation…”
Plenty of burnt orange to go around…
It was a beautiful February morning in Estabrook Park, with temps in the mid-teens, a very light breeze out of the west, and a crystal blue sky overhead. Even better, four hardy souls came out to join me on our Weekly Wildlife Walk. Despite all the fancy sparrows by the pond, the winter wren, andContinue reading “Plenty of burnt orange to go around…”
Lots of ducks at Lakeshore State Park…
As advertised, I joined the Milwaukee Birders this morning at Lakeshore State Park, and we had nice, if chilly, weather for our outing. The “Quiet Water Basin” was mostly frozen over, and the little bit of open water, near the bridge, was chockfull of ducks. The most common appeared to be greater scaups, with easilyContinue reading “Lots of ducks at Lakeshore State Park…”
Signs of Life in Estabrook Park 