The birds are migrating! The birds are migrating!
A few days ago I had a most excellent time in the rain at Forest Hill Cemetery. During migration damp and foggy conditions will often bring warblers down to the ground (rather than high up in the trees). Such was the case in the drizzle, but with calm winds. The warblers still congregated at the north end of the first pond at the cemetery. This area was the most protected, and for over a half hour I had Yellow-Rumped and Palm Warblers within just a few feet of me. It was fun.
A few birds from that fun time in the rain …
Palm Warblers
Brown Creeper
Yellow-Rumped Warbler
Once the weather cleared over the past three days I have seen an amazing number of Broad-Winged Hawks. These smaller hawks set up on the side of the roads and hunt for both songbirds and small mammals. This morning it seemed like these raptors were wherever I looked on Lake County Two between Two Harbors and my Greenwood Feeders.
Broad-Winged Hawks a Hunting!
Finally I apologize for the falloff in terms of post frequency. Some of you know that I am re-battling Prostate Cancer. Tomorrow will be my 20th radiation treatment (out of 40 planned). Thankfully the prognosis is excellent, but the treatments and medication tires me out. Essentia Health was very cooperative in terms of scheduling my appointments in the early afternoon. They understand part of the treatment/healing process is to continue doing the things a person loves … for me birding. Thus, a typical days sees me head out for the boreal forest around 6:45 am, and get back late morning … then on to my daily radiation treatment. Unfortunately I have experienced some radiation side effects which my medical team has helped me battle through. However, by later in the afternoon I tend to be tired and thus blogging frequency has suffered. Sorry.
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Thank you for the lovely photos.
I am sorry to hear of your health and treatment issues. Good to hear you are happy with your care team. Take care, my prayers go out to you and your family.
I enjoy reading your blogs! My kids stay in Hackensack, MN every summer. They are both school teachers and get the summers off; lucky them. They have invited me to stay at their cabin this summer and I will be flying into Duluth. Thanks to you I know where to look for birds. I hope you finish your radiation treatments soon and without side effects. What you do for birds (and birders) is much appreciated.
Thinking of you with prayers & hope the treatment is going well. I so enjoy all your photos & stories. You bring Joy to so many. Blessings!
Oh dear, didn’t know of this batch of treatments. Please, no apologies – just care for yourself & continue to enjoy those birds & the outdoors when you feel up to it. Those tiny warblers are my heroes.
I’m sorry that the radiation treatments are being tough on you, but glad that you have favorite activities and family to help you through the challenges. Thank you for whatever you share, it’s always interesting. And know that on the days you don’t post I am thinking of you and sending support.
You are amazing! The force and my prayers and best wishes are with you. Sending you Blessings, Best Wishes and Love! ❤️🙏❤️🌅🦉❤️
Thank you Rich for continuing to post these wonderful photos even while you are in treatment. It can’t be easy for you and I very much appreciate your dedication and hope for your recovery. 🙏
Palm not pine warblers
Agreed. My head (and body) is not screwed on correctly these days. Thanks