Some friends of mine went up to Sax-Zim Bog this morning at sunrise. I decided the forecast seemed to indicate heavy fog inland, but clear skie for the morning hours next to Lake Superior. I was right. When birding I pay extremely close attention to the actual percentage of expected clouds. These images resulted from my working the shoreline along Scenic 61 between Duluth and Two Harbors this morning.
Two Bald Eagles
Ma and Pa Pine Grosbeak
Although this morning would be another grand morning to search for hungry raptors, I need to be at home to sign for a package … a new tool for my birding quiver … a folding kayak. Oru Kayak makes a boat that folds up Origami style, and only weighs 25 pounds. The theory is I can easily throw this kayak in the back of my Subaru Outback, and area lakes and streams will now be even more available to me. It is my combined Christmas & Birthday present. I will post a review when our “white water” disappears this spring. In the meantime, I am acquiring the Beach LT model. Here is a video review from a gentleman who has 53k subscribers to his YouTube channel (video link for email subscribers)
However, now on to the star of our show, the Great Gray Owl. I promised more images from yesterday morning’s hunt up in Sax-Zim Bog.
Great Gray Take-Off (unsuccessful hunt)
Great Gray Owl Post Blizzard Winter Scenes (maximizing images is recommended)
And now back to our Bald Eagle Food Fight from the prior afternoon … Sharing is NOT allowed.
This is how it started!
This is how it ended!
Can’t we just be friends?