The wind has finally subsided, and the sky is still clear, so it was a nearly perfect, if chilly, morning for a visit to Estabrook Park. I saw a hungry Cooper’s hawk try for little birds three separate times today, and this picture is at the pond after it came up empty on its secondContinue reading “Plenty of fine sights to see…”
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The wind backs off a bit…
The skies were nice and clear again, and the wind was not blowing quite as hard as yesterday, but it was still a pretty breezy morning, so I wasn’t sure who I might be able to see. The critters put on a good show, nevertheless, and my first little greeter this morning was this darlingContinue reading “The wind backs off a bit…”
Look who the wind blew in!
One of the big stories from yesterday is that Tom, the mink whisperer, spotted a vermillion flycatcher catching flies off the southern tip of the northern island and about 1000 miles northeast of its natural range. As soon as I found out, I hustled back out to see if I could also see it, alongContinue reading “Look who the wind blew in!”
Little Bird Day!
Oof, what a morning! I’ve got a few new long stories to tell you at some point, but I don’t have time now, so let me just get to the pictures. I didn’t see anything to photograph until my third trip to the river, after visiting the pond twice. There were a bunch of littleContinue reading “Little Bird Day!”
October keeps up the pace…
The beautiful weather continues, and it was another wonderful morning in Estabrook Park. My first greeter today was this beaver on its way home after a night upriver chewing on bark. From the river, I headed to the pond and was thrilled to get one more chance to photograph a red-breasted nuthatch. They are stunners,Continue reading “October keeps up the pace…”
All kinds of fun sights…
After the breezy start yesterday, the still air this morning was a very welcome change. That, plus the crystal blue sky, more than made up for temps in the 40s, and it was a perfect morning for visiting Estabrook Park. I found my first fun sight, beside the river at the north end, with theContinue reading “All kinds of fun sights…”
A blustery start to October
In addition to the wind, it was quite cloudy at sunrise, and it even sprinkled on me for a bit. But then the breeze blew the clouds away, the sun came out, and the day warmed up quickly. The first big surprise of the morning came in this little package beside the northern island. ItContinue reading “A blustery start to October”
Back to the basics…
It was another beautiful morning, with much less of a breeze than recently, and a great way to end September. I struggled to get much to show you, however, so thank goodness for the regulars on the pond. This first scene took me by surprise. I’ve seen wood ducks in trees before, and I’ve seenContinue reading “Back to the basics…”
September winds down…
It was just as warm, just as breezy, but a lot less cloudy this morning in Estabrook Park, compared to yesterday, so a wonderful early autumn day for a visit. Even better, the parkway was closed for the Shorewood Farmers Market, so it felt like I had the place and its critters to myself atContinue reading “September winds down…”
Lots of fall colors…
It was a little breezier but warmer and less cloudy this morning in Estabrook Park. Plus, there were plenty of birds around, so it was a great day for late September. The wood ducks and one great blue heron on the pond continue to attract a crowd, especially on such a nice weekend morning, soContinue reading “Lots of fall colors…”
Signs of Life in Estabrook Park 