Tundra Swans adults and immatures.
Adult Bald eagles.
Northern Shrike.
Black Bear tracks.
Ruffed Grouse.
Porcupine. Notice the bark eaten away from the limb to the right.
Coyote.
These three photos were shot after sunset. They were shot with a Canon 20D and a Canon 100-400mm lens (hand held) ISO 1600 f4.5. The ultimate shutter speed was 1/13 (= blurry). I wish I had had time to get out the tripod and get better shots. But these hand held shots are better than no shots.
This Ultralight aircraft is being flown out of a small private "airport" south of US 2 on WI Hwy 63. This plane was built by it's pilot. The plane has an approximate range of 250 miles and can cruise at 75-80 mph. When fully fueled (10 gals) and the pilot it weighs about 500 lbs. Thanks for the tour Val. Safe flying.
Most of the week I was under the weather and all of the week the weather was lousy.
Today I felt better the sun was shining so the wife and I ventured out to enjoy the day and take some photos.
We enjoyed some bayside birding with Ryan Brady to start the day off.
Thanks Ryan.
Some great birding and outdoor adventure followed.
Here's the inventory from first to last.
230+ Tundra Swans on the bay.
5 Bald Eagles (4 adult and 1 immature)
1 Northern Shrike
Bear tracks
Ultralight aircraft (the non-wildlife entry for the day)
1 Porcupine
1 Snow Goose
2 Ruffed Grouse (Partridge)
1 Coyote
1 Albino Whitetail deer. Now there's something you don't see everyday.
Sorry no Field Sparrow. Ryan ?
3 comments:
You are probably the most successful "hunter" in the Ashland area this weekend! Wonderful shots...you find such a variety of Wildlife!
We're coming up to see the kids for Thanksgiving this coming week. Can't wait...
Wow, Wayne, what a day. Fantastic stuff. I especially like the porcupine and bear tracks photos.
It's always nice to see your photos and (even more) wonderful to hear from you. Things are hectic here, and I'm about to run out the door but I wanted to make sure to come over and wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you have been sharing your images in galleries and such. How is everything?
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