- Blackbacks, Bluebirds and Bears … Oh my!!
- Blackbacks, Bluebirds and Bears … Oh my!!
- Blackbacks, Bluebirds and Bears … Oh my!!
Yup, that pretty much sums up the birding over the past few days. Two days ago I hiked from my home through the Lester / Amity Woods over to the Lester Park Golf Course Ponds. Upon approaching the largest and third pond, aside from seeing Tree Swallows for the first time this Spring, I heard Bluebirds singing. Eventually I tracked the singing down to a couple of males chasing one early arriving female. She was not yet choosing a home or making a commitment to a mate. (as a fyi … I have nominated myself to the citizen committee which will help determine the future of Lester Park Golf Course)
Yesterday I knew it was time to head north of Two Harbors and refill the Greenwood Creek Bog Bird Feeders (learn more about this region) which I maintain. There is a pair of Black-Backed Woodpeckers thinking of nesting about 500 yards down the trail / forest road #813 from the feeders!
Greenwood Creek Bog Female Black-Backed Woodpecker
And finally … the bears. Momma Bear and her three cubs returned last night after a five day absence. Their visit was obvious when I got up in the morning. Thankfully, I have been able to fix all the damage the bears cause up to this point.
Momma Bear and the Cubs Pull a Tag Team! (video link for email subscribers)
Glad to hear you will have ideas to share regarding Lester park and golf course!