Category Archives: Year 2

Day 347: Northern Hawk Owl

Year 2

All fluffed up against the cold!

This Northern Hawk Owl was wondering why this strange animal was hiking along the frozen creek bed (i.e. me). It was 1F with a windchill of -16F. Thankfully while taking my photos, the wind was at my back. Unfortunately hiking back to the car required going into the wind!

I tried to get a flight shot, but when the owl finally flew my fingers were too cold to react quickly enough to press the shutter in time! I also have include a picture I took early this morning along Pioneer Rd north of Knife River. I think the second photo demonstrates that birding is a lot more than just looking for our fine feathered friends; it’s about getting outside and enjoying the Northland!

Northern Hawk Owl
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Morning Serenity
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Day 346: Hairy Woodpecker

Year 2

It continues very, very cold. Spending a lot of time outside is not too much fun. Thus, for today’s bird I was a bit lazy, and photographer this hairy woodpecker right in my own yard. I’ve also included a photo I took of a ore boat departing through the seasmoke in the pre-dawn light. All the mist evaporating from the lake makes for a mystical image!

Hairy Woodpecker
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Twilight Departure
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Day 345: Snowy Birds of the North

Year 2

The temperature is now falling to around -12 each night, but our northern snow birds which come south to enjoy Duluth’s balmy winter climate don’t seem to mind too much. Thus, today I bring you both a snowy owl at sunrise” and a few “snow buntings”.

Sunrise Snowy Owl
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Snow Buntings
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