Category Archives: Year 11

Greenwood Bog Canada Lynx!

Year 11

The area where both my birdfeeders and trailcams are located is remote, but a few weeks ago one of my trailcams was stolen. Last week I purchased two new cameras with cable locks as replacements. When I swapped out the Simm cards this morning, I was rewarded with this video of a Canada Lynx. All summer and Fall I have been capturing Moose and Lynx on my cameras. Fun!

And the video … nice closeup! (video link of the Canada Lynx for email subscribers)

I will write a review about my new trailcams soon. The price is very reasonable and the performance is sound. Finally, it was fun to run into one of my readers as I was putting up a new bird feeder this morning. I love meeting you folks!

Brighton Beach Drive … It’s Back!

Year 11

Duluth’s Brighton Beach Park has been under reconstruction for 3 years. Lake Superior storms had done severe damage, and Gitchi Gummi was close to making the park its own. As of today, the drive through the park after a 3 year hiatus is back! We locals who live nearby have been able to hike through the park during most of the rebuilding effort. The park is located on Duluth’s northeastern edge just before the start of the Two Harbors Expressway and Scenic 61 within walking distance of the mouth of the Lester River.

The park has always been a good birding walk particularly during the fall migration. Brighton Beach Drive was always a favorite detour for my wife and I when driving home, but 3 years this option has not been available. However, as of today, October 28, 2024, the drive is back. Please note the road is now only one way (smart decision) in a northeasterly direction.

Here is a short video of Brighton Beach Drive (link for email subscribers) which I took on my cell phone this morning (reopening day)! The pine groves seen to the left side of the road are where I was hiking/exploring for migrating owls a few days ago (daytime migration perches). A round trip walk from my house through Brighton Beach Park is 2.5 miles.

Screen Capture from my Video (video link for email subscribers)

Could not Find Owls!

Year 11

I was actually out hiking and looking for migrating owls this morning in the pines at Brighton Beach on Lake Superior, but I became distracted. I also looked for Poppa Great Horned Owl which was hooting in the pre-dawn darkness as I left this morning.

Photo of the steam engine #332 taken very near Brighton Beach! I believe it will also be chugging along the North Shore tomorrow morning … leaving The Depot in downtown Duluth at 10:30 am.