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

More Porcupine

The porcupine is the prickliest of rodents, though its Latin name means "quill pig." There are about two dozen porcupine species, and all boast a coat of needle-like quills to give predators a sharp reminder that this animal is no easy meal. Some quills, like those of Africa's crested porcupine, are nearly a foot (30 centimeters) long.

Northwoods Porcupine

Northwoods Porcupine

Northwoods Porcupine

Northwoods Porcupine

Snow Fall in Forest

The snow is melting now but these are a few shots from before it started to turn ito 'snirt' as my mother calls it. 

Northwoods winter

Northwoods winter

Northwoods winter

Northwoods winter

Winter trees

I love the way the sun look through the trees on a warm winter day.  I had so much fun taking these shots the other day.

Snowy Winter Trees

Snowy Winter Trees

Snowy Winter Trees

Snowy Winter Trees

Wisconsin Forest in the winter

I went for a walk in the woods near my parents house and I took these while I was out.  The woods were quite and I didn't see any creatures.

Wisconsin forest in the winter

Wisconsin forest in the winter

Wisconsin forest in the winter

Wisconsin forest in the winter

Winter Forest Sunset

A winter sunset.  I love the way the colors pop against the dark trees and snow. 

Winter Sunset in the trees

Winter Sunset in the trees

Winter Sunset in the trees

Winter Sunset in the trees

Winter Sunset in the trees

Winter Sunset in the trees

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

May Osprey

These are shot of the Osprey from this past May - which oddly enough the weather looked a lot like it  does presently in the northwoods.  I think these are very pretty birds. 

Northwoods Osprey

Northwoods Osprey

Northwoods Osprey

Northwoods Osprey

Northwoods Osprey nest

Porcupine in a tree

Porcupines occupy a short range of habitats in tropical and temperate parts of Asia, Southern Europe, Africa, and North and South America. Porcupines live in forests, deserts, rocky outcrops and hillsides. Some New World porcupines live in trees, but Old World porcupines stay on the rocks. Porcupines can be found on rocky areas up to 3,700 m (12,100 ft) high. Porcupines are generally nocturnal but are occasionally active during daylight.

Porcupine in a tree

Porcupine in a tree

Porcupine in a tree

Porcupine in a tree

Porcupine in a tree

Porcupine in a tree

Random Images of Fall

I thought these images were interesting, just some random shots that I took so far this fall.

Porcupine up close

 This is a close up of the Porcupine that was in the tree.

Porcupines are rodents with a coat of sharp spines, or quills, that defend and camouflage them from predators. They are indigenous to the Americas, southern Asia, and Africa. Porcupines are the third largest of the rodents, behind the capybara and the beaver. Most porcupines are about 25–36 in (63–91 cm) long, with an 8–10 in (20–25 cm) long tail. Weighing between 12–35 lb (5.4–16 kg), they are rounded, large and slow. Porcupines come in various shades of brown, grey, and the unusual white.

Wisconsin Porcupine

Wisconsin Porcupine

Wisconsin Porcupine

Wisconsin Porcupine