Great blue heron. After standing there for a minute or two, they decided it was time to look for some lunch in the pond.
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Great egrets
Horned Grebe
Seeing a horned grebe is a first for me. They only pass through Wisconsin during migration. I love its earthy color scheme.
Owlet update
I went back to visit the great horned owlet over the weekend. They’re definitely growing! Starting to look more like an adult.
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There’s been a great horned owl’s nest with an owlet in a nearby park, in a pretty visible spot. I’ve visited a few times so far, and these are the best shots I’ve taken.
View more →Loons on Monona Bay
It was a perfect day to hang out with the common loons — my favorite bird. Feel so grateful that they stop by Madison on their way north. Pity I didn’t hear any loon calls.
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Hope
“Hope” is the thing with feathers,
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops – at all.
– Emily Dickinson
Full poem: “Hope” is the thing with feathers.
Wintering eagles
When the cold weather hits, it’s time to go bald eagle watching along the Wisconsin River. Since area lakes are frozen, the eagles congregate here for the winter, where they can catch fish.
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If you’re a migrating tundra swan, Lake Monona is pretty good spot to rest and stretch your wings.
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