It’s often worthwhile to bird in unusual places. A few days ago I commented upon birding one’s local ponds, and at the time talked about cemeteries with ponds. Believe it or not the local Sam’s Club pond in Hermantown is a great birding location. At least three Green Herons are hunting at Sam’s Club. After finding one heron yesterday, I returned early this morning and planted myself with a different vantage point such that the sun was at my back.

I hope you enjoy Green Herons as much as me. These birds are unusual for Duluth, as we are on the fringe of their range. Enjoy … my goal was to get some reflections / mirror photographs. (today’s owl photo below the Green Herons!)

As I often do, the morning actually started at sunrise with a hike to my owling grounds. I was rewarded with this view of two of the Great Horned Owlets. Ever wonder why finding owls is difficult? Maximize this image and you will know why. For three minutes I did not realize I was looking at two owls; I only saw the bird located higher up.