Monday, May 27, 2013

Northwoods lupine

Lupinus, commonly known as lupin or lupine (North America), is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family. The genus comprises about 280 species, with major centers of diversity in South and Western North America , parts of the Southern Hemisphere and the Andes and secondary centers in the Mediterranean region and Africa.

Northwoods Lupine

Northwoods Lupine

Northwoods Lupine

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Bald Eagles

I saw these two American Bald Eagles sitting a in tree, probably looking for something to eat now that the lakes have finally opened up.

American Bald Eagles

American Bald Eagles



Tuesday, May 14, 2013

May Frogs

The frogs are out now.  My step son will be so happy to see them he loves catching them or at least trying to any way.

Northwoods frog

northwoods frog

Friday, May 3, 2013

May - Last Year

These are some shots from May of last year.  Wow what a difference from this year.  This time last year w were already at the lake and enjoying

Spring may 2012

Spring may 2012

Spring may 2012

Spring may 2012

Spring may 2012


Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Birds Return

I have heard them singing for awhile now, but finally was able to get out and get some pictures of the birds by the lake.  I can't wait to go boat riding again. 

Spring black bird

King Fisher

spring bird

Monday, April 29, 2013

Bear

Saturday while on our way to my parent house we saw two black bear club and their mother along the road.  The mother stayed back in the woods further but she didn't let the little guys out of her sight.  I can honestly say these are the first bears that I have gotten the chance to photograph.  I was so excited and a little scared.

Northwoods Black Bear Cub

Northwoods Black Bear Cub

Northwoods Black Bear Cub

Northwoods Black Bear Cub


Friday, April 19, 2013

Saw-whet Owl

The Northern Saw-whet Owl is a very small, short-bodied, Owl with a relatively short tail. The overly large head has no ear tufts and may appear distorted due to an asymmetrical skull. They look small when perched and tend to shuffle their feet, but in flight appear larger because of their broad wings.

The facial disk has brownish and whitish radials around the edge, which fade to a whitish area around the eyes. There is also a dark area from the base of the bill to the bottom inside edge of each eye. The rest of the head is brownish to grey-brown and densely covered with white streaks, especially on the forehead. The eyes are large and bright yellow-orange. The bill is black.

Plumage is quite fluffy and brownish or reddish brown overall streaked with white underneath and spotted on the back. Flight feathers are spotted white. The legs and feet are light buff and heavily feathered. The toes are lightly feathered and the claws are dark horn with blackish tips.