A Proper Pandemic Person

Year 7

I did the proper thing yesterday morning. While birding by car near my cabin on a remote road, I saw a 70+ year old gentleman walking. 200 yards further down the road I saw a broken down 1930’s classic car. I did a U Turn and drove back and asked if the gentleman needed a ride. Yes! I drove him home … a bit over 3 miles. As a fyi cars only come by about one per 15 minutes on this road.

We should not let the Pandemic stop us from doing what is right. He even put on his mask as he got in my car … as then did I! While I did not see any birds of note, I had a great conversation with an individual who goes back further in the Suomi Hills than me.

Later in the afternoon Molly showed me this photograph. She had seen the car while cycling. I had not yet told here about my morning escapade!

Supper Time on NorthStar Lake (eagles and loons)

Year 7

It was fun watching my two bird families feed their young yesterday evening on NorthStar Lake. Both the Bald Eagle and Common Loon families live within 500 yards of my small Northwoods cabin. I was actually surprised to discover the Bald Eagles chicks had not yet fledged since my last trip up here 2+ weeks ago. In addition, most of the Common Loon families are down to only one chick (most had two). I wonder if the large muskies found in my lake had some baby loons to eat??

Common Loon Dinner Time on NorthStar Lake

Bald Eagle High Rise (the parent was sitting about 10 yards above the nest)

Last Chance Owling

Year 7

The final edits go to the publisher this afternoon. Thus, today is the last day to get the pre-publication discount of Do You Hoot? ($12.00 instead of $13.50)

Go this the official “Do You Hoot?” web page to do any of these items:

  • Purchase a printed copy of my new book
  • Download a PDF version at no charge!
  • Read / Watch some of the “Hoot” online extras (blog posts, videos, etc)

I took this photograph of one of Hoot’s siblings a few afternoons ago.