Now that deer hunting season (firearms) is over in NE Minnesota, this coming weekend I will be setting out and filling the bird feeders on Old Vermilion Trail just north of Duluth. In addition, if snow comditions merit I will track the trails for Nordic skiing. Stay tuned, I first need to eat some Thanksgiving Turkey. Learn more about my favorite birding locations in the Duluth region of Minnesota.
Snowy Owl Trifecta!
Visiting my new grandson gave me the opportunity to bird Lake Michigan, and this great lake provided a GREAT opportunity. The Oconto, Wisconsin breakwater has had three Snowy Owls hanging out during the day. I assume at night they are having duck for dinner (lots of migrating ducks in the area).
The Snowies are very distant, and the sun angle is always wrong at this location, but still a great way to start the season for Snowy Owls. I used digital zoom for these images, which gave me an effective reach of 130x magnification. The Canon SX70 did quite well!
Snowy Owl #1
Snowy Owl #2
Snowy Owl #3 (wants to be a lighthouse keeper)
Snowy … the Movie! (Youtube link for email subscribers)
Snowy’s Search for Color Black Friday Special!
The holidays are here! Get ready to eat lots of turkey, and of course start the holiday shopping. Thus, what could be more appropriate than a Black Friday special (runs today through next Sunday, December 1st) on my new children’s picture book, Snowy’s Search for Color?!
Through December 1st purchase my book via this web site for $12.50 (a savings of $1.50 over the normal price … shipping and local taxes are included in this price)! Download a free full version PDF copy of the book.
Book Theme: Follow the adventures of a young Snowy Owl as it flies south from its home on the Arctic Ocean in search of color! The owl meets up with other owls, red foxes, and even Smokey the Bear! It is a magical journey.
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