Here is a view of sunrise on Lake Minocqua. A very calm lake and clear sky outline the boathouse on the right. Lake Minocqua is ringed by these scenic boathouses making it intesting to cruise the lake just to see the architecture. To see some of the boathouses click here. To see more of myContinue reading “Stunning Sunrise Over Lake Minocqua”
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Eagle Photography in Wisconsin’s Northwoods
I was hoping to get some great Eagle photos in Wisconsin’s Northwoods but the Eagles and Loons had already migrated towards the south. I wonder if the early flight is the possibility ove a very cold winter up there. Just before I left for the Northern Wisconsin, I was at the World Bird Sanctuary andContinue reading “Eagle Photography in Wisconsin’s Northwoods”
Chipmunk Antics
I do not have any of these around my house in St. Louis so when in Northern Wisconsin I find them fun to watch. Chipmunks seem to be the alternative to squirrels in the area. There was a place called Little Swiss Village with a miniature village where chipmunks untie peanuts strung on a cord,Continue reading “Chipmunk Antics”
Gull on a Post
I found this gull on a fence post overlooking Lake Minocqua. I think he was posing for the tourists or at least was witing for some food to be tossed he way. He did not mind me getting close or moving around. This may be a Caspian Gull, which is rare in this area. ClickContinue reading “Gull on a Post”
Big Boy Engineer
Ed Dickens is the manager of heritage operations and senior engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad’s Big Boy steam locomotive, also known as Locomotive 4014. Dickens is a key figure in the revival of the Big Boy and is considered a rockstar by train fans
Big Boy makes an appearence in Missouri
Big Boy No. 4014 departed on the “Heartland of America Tour” on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 from Cheyenne, Wyoming, and traveled across nine states: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. Here it is pulling into the station in De Soto, Missouri. The Union Pacific Big Boy is a type of simpleContinue reading “Big Boy makes an appearence in Missouri”
Loon
The Loon is one of the joys of te Northwoods. Kind of a duck that is not a duck. They are fun to watch as they paddle around a lake and suddenly dissappear as they dive for fish. In early summer you may find one with its babies on its back and their erie callContinue reading “Loon”
Peregrine Falcon
The Peregrine Falcon is considered the fastest animal on earth. When diving for its prey, it can reach speeds up to 240 mph. Peregrines are crow size, so not very large and live in urban areas where they can hunt pigeons.
Great Horned Owl
Owls are a little more difficult to photograph than other birds. This guy was photographed at the World Bird Sacntury in St. Louis County
Northwoods Eagles
One of the best places to eagle watch is Vilas County, WI. Vilas County is home to hundreds of lakes in this Northwoods area. The eagles sit in dead trees watching the lake surface for unsuspecting fish. Walking paths along the lakes you can spot their large nests in the trees. Chick here for myContinue reading “Northwoods Eagles”
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