Day 046: South Dakota Stopover

Year 1

While driving back through South Dakota to northern Minnesota from the Colorado Rockies, birds were in short supply. The land at this point in the Winter does not provide a lot of food. However, when we found some open water on the Missouri River near Pierre, it was apparent the northern most point of the early Spring migration had been found. In this small non iced over section of river, I saw lots of Canadian Geese, Mallards, and Common Merganser. This photo has all three types of birds.

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Day 045: Ramblin Rooster

Year 1

Molly and I started our drive back to Minnesota from the Colorado Rockies. Today’s route took us through the high plains desert. Birds were not to be found. I had almost despaired finding a suitable candidate for day #45 when this “ramblin rooster” saved the day!

Lake Superior Penguin Migration in Full Swing!

Background

2014 has been an epic Winter. Lake Superior is almost 100% covered by ice for the first time in years. These conditions have resulted in penguins migrating into our region. Their movement has been driven by Winter conditions which has helped them expand their range into the Northland.

The Great Penguin Migration to Lake Superior, Marquette Michigan, 2014 from Mr. Penguin on Vimeo.