We are really lucky, the eagle stop here often. 
Lately we have been visited by a Golden Eagle as well, but he has proven to be much more elusive. The Bald Eagle was recently seen catching a fish out of our pond. I never tire of watching these beautiful birds. This one put me over a half hour behind schedule, but it was well worth it!
Archive for the ‘Wildlife’ Category
The Majestic Bald Eagle
Posted in Animals, Birds, Landscapes & Trees, Minnesota, Nature, photography, Wildlife, tagged Bald Eagle, Birds of Prey, Eagle, Nature, photography on September 19, 2009| 1 Comment »
Location Location Location
Posted in Birds, Minnesota, Nature, photography, Waterfowl, Wildlife on May 13, 2009| 1 Comment »
Tell me, is there some irony to the fact that this family lives at the KFC drive-thru?
Cute & Fuzzy
The Bird Chick
Posted in Animals, Birds, Minnesota, Nature, Wildlife, Wisconsin on January 3, 2009| 1 Comment »
I have added a new link (to the right) called the Bird Chick. If you like birds, and Mom and Betsy, I know you do – check out her site!!
Getting In Shape
Posted in Animals, Dogs, photography, Waterfowl, Wildlife, tagged hunting dogs, Labrador retriever, Scattergun Lodge on August 24, 2008| 3 Comments »
The signs are everywhere, fall is on its way. The geese have begun to gather, some of the leaves are already beginning to turn and Gracie’s getting into shape. Gracie spends her fall months at ScatterGun Lodge in South Dakota – the Ultimate in Pheasant Hunting. Here she is doing part of her workout program. For more information on ScatterGun Lodge check out their beautiful website at www.scattergunlodge.com
Gracie knows its very hard work, but, someone has to do it, right? 
Great Egret (Ardea Alba)
Posted in Animals, Birds, Minnesota, Nature, photography, photos, Waterfowl, Wildlife, Wisconsin, tagged Birds, Great Egret, Minnesota Birds, Wading Birds, Wisconsin Birds. Bird Photography on August 11, 2008| 3 Comments »
Intersting Fact:
The Great Egret almost disappeared due to the fact that their plumes were so widely used to decorate hats in the early 20th century. An ounce of Great Egret feathers cost as much as $32 which was more than an ounce of gold at the time. Some of the first conservation legislation in North America was enacted to outlaw hunting of Great Egrets. The Great Egret is the symbol for the National Audubon Society, one of the oldest conservation organizations in the US. (Information is from Birds of Minnesota and Wisconsin, published by Lone Pine.)
Colorful Eggs
Posted in Animals, Birds, Minnesota, Nature, photography, photos, Wildlife, tagged Bird, Killdeer, Minnesota Birds, Nest, Nest with Eggs, photography, Plover on July 6, 2008| 2 Comments »
This is the nest of a Killdeer
The Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) is a medium-sized plover.
I noticed it yesterday while mowing the pasture. Mama bird was doing the broken wing act, but she let me get pretty close with the tractor and never left her nest. I went back today to get her picture, but she was away from the nest trying her best to lure me away. I got as close as I dared to take these photos, but don’t worry, I didn’t touch them. Aren’t they pretty?
Coming Out of His Shell
Posted in Animals, Minnesota, Nature, photography, Wildlife, tagged photography, Pond, Turtle, Wildlife on June 18, 2008| 2 Comments »
Follow the Leader!
Posted in Animals, Birds, Minnesota, Nature, photography, photos, Waterfowl, Wildlife, tagged Canada Goose, Canadian Goose, Canadian Honker, geese, goslings, Nature, photography, Waterfowl on June 4, 2008| 4 Comments »
Name these birds
Posted in Animals, Birds, Minnesota, Nature, photography, Waterfowl, Wildlife, tagged Birds, Nature, photography, Waterfowl, Wildlife on April 26, 2008| 2 Comments »
Wish the photo quality was a bit better but I had to use quite a bit of zoom to get close enough.
Eagle
Posted in Birds, Nature, photography, Waterfowl, Wildlife, tagged Bald Eagle, Birds, Birds of Prey, Eagle, photography on March 20, 2008| 6 Comments »
Colorful Beauty 