The instant of sunrise this morning looking out over Lake Superior. I was late to my Cardiac Rehab appointment, but they understood! Beauty should always be stopped and appreciated.
Category Archives: Year 8
Winter Hike at Banning State Park
Saturday morning it was -16F, but at we progress towards March 1st, the sun climbs higher and higher in the sky. Thus by early afternoon the mercury was in the mid 20’s with a brilliant blue sky. Days like the one described make me love winter, but it WAS a long cold snap.
Molly and I met our youngest son and his wife for a hike along the Kettle River. The fast water ensures that no matter how cold, there are still always openings in the river ice. I hope you enjoy the photograph and short video. Northern Minnesota is precious! We will continue to enjoy the milder weather this evening when we visit some friends for an outdoor barbecue.
Hiking next to the Kettle River (video link for email subscribers)
The Morning Hoot!
I was up at 5 am this morning because I wanted to hear the “morning hoot”. Little did I know that the Great Horned Owls which have nested near my northern Minnesota home for the past three years would visit my own yard / white pine trees and mate in easy view.
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The owl couple then made lots of flights in the area, till settling down in the forest 1/2 mile from my house. All this movement attracted my local crows, who are not pleased to have the owls back in the neighborhood raising a family for a third straight year. Enjoy the owls and crows hooting and cawing 30 minutes before sunrise.
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The photos shown in the video / audio recording are of the actual two owls which are singing / hooting (just not taken this morning).
- YouTube Link for blog subscribers to watch / listen to the morning hoot.