Yesterday I knew the winds and cloudy skies would be present along the shores of Lake Superior; thus I escaped to Sax-Zim Bog where the weather forecast promised lighter winds and some clearing skies late morning. I was not disappointed!

If one knows where to look, there are signs of spring with lots of courting! These turkeys know a warm spot with southern exposure where the snow melts early in the season, and the protection makes for warmer days. They are not stupid!

Later I found two Northern Shrikes looking to find a tweet bird or vole to eat.

Finally, some Gray Jays worked there way along a back road to within feet of me. The snow cleared portion of the road offered tasty seeds!