Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Coyotes.




These Coyotes were photographed at the back edge of an 80 acre field with a 400 mm lens. This field has been one of the best place I know for seeing and photographing wildlife. I've seen and photographed eagles, coyotes, bear, hawks, turkeys, sandhill cranes, harriers and deer to name a few. In fact I've decide to add a new label to use with these photos...hwy118

Bald Eagles and Bald Eagles and .......






My wife and I were treated to a rare sight for us. First and Adult Bald Eagle perched along US 2 in Maple Wisconsin and then as we were leaving we spotted the rare sight of 10+ (we counted 13 at one point) eagles all with a few hundred feet of each other. Unfortunately the gathering was at the back edge of an 80 acre field. These shots were taken with a 400 mm lens. Still a great sight. It's starting to feel like spring is not far off.

Pileated and Downy Woodpeckers





Thanks to our friends E & T for having us over for great food, great friendship and yes great bird watching.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Hot pond ice fishing. This is a first. Tip ups from a boat?


Notice the tip up in the lower right corner of this picture. These two had a string of four tip ups running along the edge of the ice. Running west to east along the open water ice edge. Interesting approach.

Thursday, February 12, 2009