In the very near future, Molly and I will start our fifth season as lighthouse keepers at Crisp Point on the eastern end of Lake Superior. This job does not provide a cushy residence for the keepers; instead we will be camped 20 yards from Lake Superior and 38 miles from the nearest town (the final 19 miles by dirt logging road). In shore, we consider this location Heaven on earth. When the last guest leaves in the late afternoon, we have the big lake to ourselves with the nearest human being well over ten miles distant. As we will be off the grid, do not expect posts.
Given the recent days have been involved with both visiting relatives and getting ready for Crisp Point, my birding has been local. However, it is good to focus upon the old faithfuls! These birds provide me enjoyment. Maybe even one of these days I will find my Great Horned Owls which hoot back and forth in the middle of most nights near my house.
An “uncommon” Common Crow
A Juvenile Cedar Waxwing
A Juvenile Green Heron catches a minnow
So beautiful! I love your photos!
Interesting! Thanks for the reply.
Richard,
How many followers do you have?
Doug: Believe it or not there is no easy answer to your question. Sometime in the next few weeks I will post a story on why I blog, and how, and the results. The short answer is I love the Northland and want to tell its story without advertisements or solicitations for money. The end result via this blog in 4.5 years has been 189,879 views. However, this blog is just part of my online presence where I post content. For instance, on the Crazy Guy on a Bike portal where my bike tour diaries are posted, readership is also in the thousands. My self-supported bicycle tour of Lake Superior has now been read 11,835 times. In addition, there is my Flickr account, the Minnesota Birding News App, my children’s book, etc. Each platform measures readership in different manners. More to follow.
Oh, how I wish I could join you. Sounds perfect. Lots of birds, nature, a lighthouse, water views and no people. Nirvana:-)