Category Archives: Year 7

Supper Time on NorthStar Lake (eagles and loons)

Year 7

It was fun watching my two bird families feed their young yesterday evening on NorthStar Lake. Both the Bald Eagle and Common Loon families live within 500 yards of my small Northwoods cabin. I was actually surprised to discover the Bald Eagles chicks had not yet fledged since my last trip up here 2+ weeks ago. In addition, most of the Common Loon families are down to only one chick (most had two). I wonder if the large muskies found in my lake had some baby loons to eat??

Common Loon Dinner Time on NorthStar Lake

Bald Eagle High Rise (the parent was sitting about 10 yards above the nest)

Last Chance Owling

Year 7

The final edits go to the publisher this afternoon. Thus, today is the last day to get the pre-publication discount of Do You Hoot? ($12.00 instead of $13.50)

Go this the official “Do You Hoot?” web page to do any of these items:

  • Purchase a printed copy of my new book
  • Download a PDF version at no charge!
  • Read / Watch some of the “Hoot” online extras (blog posts, videos, etc)

I took this photograph of one of Hoot’s siblings a few afternoons ago.

Double Your Pleasure Owling! (and other birds)

Year 7, ,

Ever wonder why it is hard to find owls? This was my view yesterday afternoon around 4 pm. My thanks to the Blue Jays which led me to the tree. At first, I only saw one Great Horned Owl. I keep wondering how long the parents will continue to help feed the youngsters. My understanding is a helping hand (or talon) will be given into the Fall. Most nights the young owls fly over to my yard, start screeching (begging) in the hopes Mom or Dad will bring them some food.

Individual Portraits

I also stopped by one of my local Osprey nests where food was also in the process of being delivered.

Even though today is July 30th, winter migration has definitely started. I found these two Great Yellowlegs enjoying some insects in a local pond. Their summer breeding range starts about 500 miles north of Duluth, and they will work their way down to the Gulf Coast of the United States and Mexico for the winter.