The forecast cold front did roll through last evening, and it was cool and blustery in Estabrook Park this morning, with winds out of the ESE and clouds slowly thickening. Thus, the wood ducks huddled against the eastern shore of the pond instead of their usual place in the northwest corner where they can soakContinue reading “Nothing crazy, but a nice little epiphany”
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Lots of familiar faces…
It was pretty nice in Estabrook Park at sunrise, but you can tell a change in the weather is coming. The sky now has a thin, white overcast, the breeze is picking up, and I hear rain is on the way. Until then, however, the critters were plentiful, and my first greeter this morning wasContinue reading “Lots of familiar faces…”
October keeps on delivering…
The stunningly beautiful weather in Estabrook Park just keeps coming, and today was just as clear and just as calm as yesterday, but a smidge warmer. Before we get into today’s sights, however, I still have some from yesterday to show you. The yellow-bellied sapsuckers have not all passed through yet, and this gorgeous creatureContinue reading “October keeps on delivering…”
A couple of little surprises
The weather in Estabrook Park just keeps getting nicer. Sure, it was appropriately chilly for October this morning, but the sky remains clear, and the breeze keeps getting lighter. My first surprise today was finding this little blast from the past. I haven’t seen a house wren in weeks, so my bet is that thisContinue reading “A couple of little surprises”
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”
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…”
Today’s date is odd, so the sun is out…
The weather has been a little bit of a rollercoaster lately, and today was an “up” day. Yay! The red-breasted nuthatch was in the same tree as yesterday, at the north end of the southern soccer fields, and I was able to get a picture today, although it isn’t as nice as the first one.Continue reading “Today’s date is odd, so the sun is out…”
Signs of Life in Estabrook Park 