I tend to “bird the sunrise”, which on June 14th is at 5 am in northern Minnesota. Because this means I am up BEFORE 5 am, by 9 pm I am often tired and in bed. However last night I went looking for owls at a new place after sunset (after 9 pm). While I did not find owls, this Osprey (photos best seen on a large screen) was gloriously setting off the sunset. Given I live at the bottom of the hill near Lake Superior, the geography of the hill means I see lots of sunrises, and very few sunsets. Boy, am I glad I went out last night. I found myself humming the melody of “America the Beautiful”!
Flaming Osprey Sunset (Canosia Wildlife Preserve)
Rescuing “Winston Churchill”, the juvenile River Otter, from the road. Look at the first picture! I hope you’ll understand my name for the otter. I did manage to convince “Winston” to leave the highway!
The explosion of color continued this morning when I still got up early, and was off to the Lakewood School and environs.
Morning Lupine
Northern Flicker
Green Heron
This is exquisite. Especially in need of positive things right now. A gift. Thank you.
Outstanding photos! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for your beautiful photos and stories, I really enjoy them, and I’ve also learned a lot about birds. I know you’ve been going through some challenges, and I want you to know I am rooting for you and yours. Thanks again!
Thank you for sharing your mission and life’s passion. God sure gave you patience and talentd
What a great evening of photos! Love the otter.
I can relate. I went hiking yesterday earlier in the day, instead of later, and came upon some different and interesting wildlife. Fun!
Thanks for sharing!
So glad you rescued Winston! Awesome, fantastic sunset. “America the Beautiful” – song I caroled at full voice while swinging on our childhood farm set. ❤️
Wow! What a sunset. I wonder . . . Do birds and other animals notice beautiful sunrises and sunsets? Love “Winston”—a perfect moniker.