It rained and then the sun shone; the wind blew and then the air was still. There was no graupel, so it wasn’t April crazy, but the weather was pretty crazy this morning in Estabrook Park nevertheless. I made it to the pond before the first showers started, and our yellow-crowned night heron appeared toContinue reading “A few regulars, a few first of the years, and one more first ever…”
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Some good catches…
The clouds were thick, so it never got very light in Estabrook Park this morning, but the winds were light, the rain held off, and the air wasn’t too cool, so it was a pretty good time for a visit. My first treat came at the pond, when I spotted this action at the northContinue reading “Some good catches…”
Rained on, but not out…
Well, the pouring down rain has arrived, but it held off until nearly 8:30 this morning, so I had plenty of time to look for wildlife in Estabrook Park. What I didn’t have, however, is enough light to take decent photographs, so here are some more recent pictures that didn’t make the first cut. AContinue reading “Rained on, but not out…”
Lots to see, despite the rain…
It was raining this morning when the sun came up, but that wrapped up by around 7 a.m., and I hustled into Estabrook Park soon after that. My first big surprise came early, and I could hardly believe my eyes when I turned my binoculars to a dark shape, which I thought was probably aContinue reading “Lots to see, despite the rain…”
More signs of love in the air…
After seeing the towhee in Estabrook Park yesterday morning, Anne and I drove out to her mom’s place in Waterford for a family get-together. There, we were treated to a couple of sandhill cranes and a wild turkey in the surrounding fields, and a parade of ducks on the pond behind her house. The bestContinue reading “More signs of love in the air…”
The floodgates are opening…
It was another beautiful morning in Estabrook Park, though not quite as warm, still, or sunny as yesterday. The parade of new arrivals continues, however, so it was a great time for a visit. The first big surprise came as I approached the islands in the river. I always scan ahead, in an effort toContinue reading “The floodgates are opening…”
The sun was fun while it lasted…
The clouds are back over Estabrook Park today, but the air was a bit warmer than yesterday and a lot less breezy. Add to that a reduction in commuter traffic noise for the holiday, and it was a perfect morning for enjoying some peace and quiet along the Milwaukee River. The icing on the cakeContinue reading “The sun was fun while it lasted…”
Ahh, that’s what we like to see…
The weather continues to be grey and cool but not very cold, and the wind that accompanied the snow has mostly subsided. Best of all, it appears that the critters in Estabrook Park have managed to catch up for lost time, and quite a few let me take their picture this morning. The two greatContinue reading “Ahh, that’s what we like to see…”
Winter Weather Finally Arrives!
The forecast precipitation came right on schedule this morning, and the snow was really coming down as the sun presumably rose behind a thick layer of clouds. The snow was accompanied by our first real freeze of the season, so it was cold enough for a thin white blanket to accumulate, especially on the grass,Continue reading “Winter Weather Finally Arrives!”
Waiting for Winter Weather to Arrive…
I see that a change in the weather is on its way, but it hasn’t arrived in Estabrook Park yet, so this morning was pretty much the same as usual lately: cool, cloudy, and a little breezy. With the recent departure of the wood ducks on the pond, it appears that everyone who is goingContinue reading “Waiting for Winter Weather to Arrive…”
Signs of Life in Estabrook Park 