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Now Visiting from the Frozen Tundra! (Yr. 2: Day 16)

February 7, 2015Year 2MN North: Amity, WI North: Richard Bong Airportrichardhoeg@gmail.com

It may be hard to imagine that some birds consider the winter climate in northern Minnesota warm, but that is truly the case! Today I had the pleasure of seeing not one, but two visitors from the frozen tundra. Both of these birds summer and raise their young on the shores of the Arctic Ocean. I’ve also included three photos I took this afternoon 50 miles up the Lake Superior shore from Duluth. Perhaps these birds understand that Lake Superior is a bit like the Arctic. Take a look!

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Snow Bunting

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Hoary Redpoll

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Ice Waves on Lake Superior

Year 2: Just Another Northwoods Morning! (day #12)

February 3, 2015Year 2MN North: Canal Park, WI North: Richard Bong Airportrichardhoeg@gmail.com

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:

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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.

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.

Day 365: One Year of Bird Photos Complete!

January 23, 2015Year 2MN North: Jean Duluth Road, MN North: Sax-Zim Bog, WI North: Richard Bong Airportrichardhoeg@gmail.com

Finished! The journey which started on my wife’s birthday last year is complete. For 365 days I have taken a photo of a bird every day. I never imagined the commitment and difficulties this project would entail. However, in addition to seeing some beautiful birds and capturing the image with my camera, I made lots of new friends and learned about photography. In the days I ahead I will blog about my learnings, but for the moment I want to just relax and enjoy the moment. My bird photography and posts will definitely continue on this site.

Although the weather has been quite gloomy as of late in northern Minnesota, I caught a break with bright clouds in the morning, and blue skies in the afternoon. I actually was out from before dawn to past dusk. Here are the days efforts.