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

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

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.

Spring Owl

We spotted this little guy while collecting sap, one of the guys with us said it was a Saw-whet Owl. The scientific description of one of the sub-species of this owl is attributed to the Rev. John Henry Keen who was a missionary in Canada in 1896. Adults are 17–22 cm (6.7–8.7 in) long with a 42–56.3 cm (17–22.2 in) wingspan. They can weigh from 54 to 151 g (1.9 to 5.3 oz) with an average of around 80 g (2.8 oz), making them one of the smallest owls in North America. In relative size to other owls they are close to the size of an American Robin.

American Bald Eagle

I saw on Facebook awhile back that 4 American Bald Eagles were found dead in Washington sate.  They were still looking for detail and honestly I hope they find the person or people responsible.  I think they are big beautiful creatures, and here are some shots that I took this summer of an American Bald Eagle.

American Bald Eagle

American Bald Eagle

American Bald Eagle

American Bald Eagle

Common Loon

Everyone seems to love the loons, these shots were taken and various times during the spring and summer.  I didn't get any shots of the babies this year because apparently their weren't any on the lake that we frequent.  Hopefully next year some of the little guys will make it.

Common Loon

Common Loon

Common Loon

Common Loon

Ducks

I know that they are long gone now, but I haven't been brave enough to venture out into the below zero temps to get me pictures so here are some ducks shots from this past summer.  enjoy!

Northwoods ducks

A Group of Wisconsin ducks

Northwoods duck

July Osprey Nest

This is the Osprey nest this past July.  Sorry I didn't post them sooner but I was back logging.  I think that is both adults that you see in the pictures.  I don't think you can see the babies yet.

Wisconsin Osprey Nest in July

Wisconsin Osprey Nest in July

Wisconsin Osprey Nest in July

Wisconsin Osprey Nest in July

Wisconsin Osprey Nest in July

Wisconsin Osprey Nest in July

Summer Osprey nesting

I look back at the Ospreys nest this past summer. 

Osprey flying to it's nest

Osprey nest

Osprey nest

Osprey nest

Birds in the fall

I shot these birds last year, I thought they were pretty.

fall birds

fall birds

fall birds

fall birds

fall birds

fall birds

Bald Eagle on nest

American Bald Eagle nesting

American Bald Eagle nesting

American Bald Eagle nesting

Loon at Sun Set

Loon at Sun Set

Loon at Sun Set

Loon at Sun Set

Loon at Sun Set