Even on the gloomiest of days in the Northwoods, during fierce snow squalls, if one knows where to look, there is always vibrant color! These photos are just a small example of why I thoroughly enjoyed volunteering all day at the Sax-Zim Bog Welcome Center!
Common Redpolls during the Snow Squall
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An Evening Grosbeak enjoying breakfast during a break from the snow.
Fourth time’s a charm! This was my fourth trip north of Two Harbors to the Greenwood Lake / Sand River to see a Spruce Grouse. Success was finally achieved. It was all the more special as this bird was a “never seen in my life” experience for me!
After taking some time out at home, I eventually headed down to Canal Park. I decided I wanted to see the Northern Pintails that had been hanging around the waterfront. All in all, it was a great day of birding!
Spruce Grouse
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Northern Pintails
The sun was out today, but the wind was gusting to 25 mph. Given the late afternoon temperature almost reached freezing I went birding after going Nordic skiing at Brule, Wisconsin. Although the wind was really buffeting around all the birds, I actually found the northern hawk owl hunting at Kelly J’s. I’ve included a video on the wind blown bird!
Windblown Northern Hawk Owl & Black-Capped Chickadee
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Video of Kelly J’s Owl