The final migration wave of birds from northern Canada are starting to reach Minnesota. During today’s dawn bicycle ride up the shore of Lake Superior I saw both a Snow Goose, and Pipits. Both birds are always late migrants into our area.
Yesterday Molly and I took a final boat ride on NorthStar Lake. This gem of a lake, where we have a small cabin, is 100 miles NW of Duluth. The Common Loons are now in their winter plumage and should head south any day now. The Bald Eagles appear to have kicked their youngster out of the nest. Winter will be hear soon in the North Country.
My Trusty Steed … this morning’s bike ride
A Snow Goose makes a rare visit to our area
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A fall plumage Common Loon
This Bald Eagle couple have kicked their youngster out of the nest!
A Black Bellied Plover … still in breeding plumage (video taken two weeks ago)