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On the Waterfront Before Sunrise

Year 12

I took time out from birding yesterday morning to enjoy snow and ice with some industrial stuff down at the Duluth Harbor. The bridge is the old Interstate Bridge which closed just before Christmas in 1961. I can just barely remember this bridge in my early childhood memorials (learn more about the bridge from the Duluth News Tribune). The remaining piers are used now as a fishing platform. One may walk out next to the shipping channel.

After reliving childhood memories at the bridge, I drove over the the Port Terminal and photographed this laker. The shipping season has about three weeks left. Thus, this ore boat may just be taking a short break.

I also had a fun time all by myself with the Northern Hawk Owl two evenings ago. I really enjoyed the solitude. While I am glad other folks are getting to experience the owl irruption, I miss having the Great Grays all to myself (selfish … I know). The crows are getting crazy at one location, which I am now avoiding.

Great Gray Owl in Flight

Year 12

Over the past 24 hours, I have spent significant time with seven Great Gray Owls. Some of my sightings occurred while I was out birding, while others I found while just being out and about (i.e. dumb luck, but there is an irruption in progress). This particular owl was hunting right before sunset, and in perfect light. This is the first in a series of posts about these owls.

Great Gray Owl in Flight (all the same individual owl)