I have created a index of this 365 Day Photo Project. It contains the best two photos for each bird species. However, as for some birds I have only captured one or two photos, in a sense the index also represents “my worst” efforts!  🙂
I hope the index allows the reader to explore the interesting and beautiful birds which inhabit the Northland in and around Duluth, Minnesota.
All fluffed up against the cold!
This Northern Hawk Owl was wondering why this strange animal was hiking along the frozen creek bed (i.e. me). It was 1F with a windchill of -16F. Thankfully while taking my photos, the wind was at my back. Unfortunately hiking back to the car required going into the wind!
I tried to get a flight shot, but when the owl finally flew my fingers were too cold to react quickly enough to press the shutter in time! I also have include a picture I took early this morning along Pioneer Rd north of Knife River. I think the second photo demonstrates that birding is a lot more than just looking for our fine feathered friends; it’s about getting outside and enjoying the Northland!
Northern Hawk Owl
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Morning Serenity
It continues very, very cold. Spending a lot of time outside is not too much fun. Thus, for today’s bird I was a bit lazy, and photographer this hairy woodpecker right in my own yard. I’ve also included a photo I took of a ore boat departing through the seasmoke in the pre-dawn light. All the mist evaporating from the lake makes for a mystical image!
Hairy Woodpecker
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Twilight Departure
