It was a beautiful summer day yesterday (80 degrees on October 20th) and the killdeer were having a feast in the mudflats. Maralee
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Killdeer Season
No, not the season to kill deer, but the killdeer (birds) have arrived. The irrigation canals have been drained for the winter and the mud flats have appear along the river. Killdeer love these mudflats and I find them here every fall. Killdeer are members of the plover family and get their name from their …
Very Large Nest
I believe this is an eagle's nest but I'm not 100% certain. It certainly is a very large nest. Maralee
Sandhill Cranes
The main reason I wanted to visit the Sherburne National Wildlife Preserve in Minnesota was to see the sandhill cranes. I have never seen one before. They proved to be quite elusive the day we were there. They blend in with the tall grasses and are difficult to spot. I only saw a few and …
White Pelican
I just returned from a trip back to Minnesota to spend time with my sisters. We took a short drive through the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. I was hoping to see some sandhill cranes. While I did see a few sandhill cranes (I will post them another day), my biggest surprise was seeing all of …
Through My Lens 