Tag Archives: MN North: Canal Park

Canal Time! (Yr. 2: Day 48)

Year 2

Although a few days ago it was -15F, yesterday we experienced an all time record high in Duluth, 60F! The birds and humans all love this temperature swing. I’ve already taken two bike rides up the shore, and enjoyed open water returning to Canal Park. The birds are slowly learning of the open water. This bald eagle was fending off some attempts by the local crow population to get invited to breakfast!

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After sunset I return to Canal Park and caught the Aerial Bridge reflected in a large snow melt water puddle.
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Year 2: Just Another Northwoods Morning! (day #12)

Year 2,

Hmmm … what do I love about northern Minnesota? While I could list a huge number of reasons, I will let a few photographs do my talking. Winter is a season to be embraced, not feared. Out before dawn in cold weather (0F, -15C), the day only became better as it proceeded. Take a look:

A Snow Owl is silhouetted against the sunrise
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Conga Line dancing ducks at Duluth’s Canal Park
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Mid morning hike up one of the French River waterfall with friends.
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Winter means one can explore the North Shore using trails not available in the warmer months! The streams and rivers provide access to back country which can not be reached at other times of the year.

Days 362 to 364: Countdown Birds

Year 2, ,

Yes … I am in the final countdown to having completed 365 straight days of taking at least one bird photograph every day. As we have neared the completion of my goal, the pressure has mounted. Birds get increasingly hard to find during the northern Minnesota winter, and thereby photographic opportunities decrease. Given I want to take a good and interesting photograph I have become slightly paranoid about this project. My hours dedicated each day to birding have rapidly increased. Here are the last three days in preparation for tomorrow’s grand finale!

Day 362: Night Owl! (Northern Hawk Owl at Dusk)
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Day 363: Mallards … Fearless or Foolish? (last freighter of the shipping season)
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Day 364: Adult and Immature Bald Eagles at Lester River
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