Previously at the AHATS WOA, I Saw a Tree Sparrow

Tree Sparrow_49111_.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

Tree sparrow at the AHATS Wildlife Observation Area.

Previously at the AHATS WOA, I saw a buck.

Not Hiding DSC_5463, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

It's been a long while since I've been out at the AHATS Wildlife Observation Area. Here is a shot of a buck I saw three years ago.

Yesterday at the AHATS WOA, I Saw Fall Colors

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Saw some nice fall colors at the AHATS Wildlife Observation Area on Saturday.


I also saw a pair of blue jays.

Previously near the AHATS Wildlife Observation Area, I Saw Fog

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I got up for sunrise on Sunday and saw some fog on my way to the AHATS Wildlife Observation Area. I decided to pull over and get some landscape shots before I got to the WVA. This black and white one is my favorite of that morning.

Previously at the AHATS WOA, I Saw Curves in Snow

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It's over 90F today and very windy. Here's a shot from a while back that brings back good memories. Only a few short months and hopefully we'll have a lot of snow.

Previously at the AHATS WOA, I saw my Shadow

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I saw my shadow on the bridge a while back at the AHATS Wildlife Observation Area.

Previously at the AHATS WOA, I Saw a Sunset

Sunset-4562.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

Here is another sunset from a while ago.

Previously at the AHATS WOA, I Saw Flowers

Milkweed-47113.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

Many of the flowers at the AHATS Wildlife Observation Area are in bloom now. The photo on the right is milkweed.

Below, is black-eyed susan and hoary alyssum. There is also butterfly weed, goatsbeard and some invasives blooming there.

Nowhere Near the AHATS WOA, I Saw Buildings Implode

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I went to Minnesota State University - Mankato on June 29, 2013 to watch them demolish the old Gage Towers dorm.  It was great fun.  The photo on the right is a collage of the highlights.

Please visit my other blog for link to a slide show of more photos and some videos.

Today at the AHATS WOA, I Changed the Name of This Blog

Osprey-46166.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

The Minnesota National Guard updated the name of my favorite small park. For years it was called the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area. TCAAP stands for Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant. The TCAAP has been closed for many years so it was about time the name got updated.

The park is now known as the AHATS Wildlife Observation Area. AHATS is the Arden Hills Army Training Site, which is the current name of the 1300 or so acres on the eastern side of the former TCAAP land.

Previously at the TCAAP WVA, I Saw a Goldfinch

Goldfinch-45212.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

Most of the time, the goldfinches near the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area just flyby or they briefly stop on the barbed wire. This guy sat singing for about a half hour as I practiced with my flash setup. Thanks, Mr. Finch.

Previously at the TCAAP WVA, I Saw a Yellow Warbler

Yellow Warbler-42871.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

I think this is the first yellow warbler on barbed-wire I've made.

Previously at the TCAAP WVA, I Saw A Swan Landing

Swan Landing-41636.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

Last Sunday, I saw this swan make a pass around the lake and land.

A Long Time Ago at the TCAAP WVA...

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I got my copy of 1001 Secrets Every Birder Should Know autographed by the author, Sharon Stiteler, today! Very cool.

Get your (non-autographed) copy at Amazon or your favorite bookstore. If you run into me somewhere, I'll be happy to autograph my page for you.

Previously at the TCAAP WVA, I Saw the Bridge and Clouds

Bridge and Clouds_44766_.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

Lots of great texture in the clouds yesterday.

Previously Near the TCAAP WVA, I Saw Robins

Robin_42871.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

I usually see a flock of robins near the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area throughout the year. Last Saturday, I caught them near a small stream of open water.

Previously Near the TCAAP WVA, I Saw a Snowy Chickadee

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There hasn't been a whole lot of wildlife variety near the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area for a couple months now. There are a few regular flocks of chickadees, some robins and American tree sparrows.

This little chickadee flow down in front of my lens for only a few brief seconds. I think I got 3 frames. One out of focus, this one in focus and one without the chickadee.

Previously Near the TCAAP WVA, I Saw a Foggy Sunrise

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Here is another shot of Lake Marsden covered in fog. The tracks in the foreground are from wild turkeys mostly. There might be some deer and coyote tracks mixed in there too.

Previously Near the TCAAP WVA, I Saw a Sun Halo

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It was single digit Fahrenheit temps over the weekend with some well below zero wind chills when I shot this photo near the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area.

Nikon D7000, Nikkor 10-24mm DX lens.

Previously at the TCAAP WVA, I Saw Square Frost

Square Frost D7K_5703, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

About a year ago at the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area I made this image of hoar frost. It was very cold that day.

I didn't make it out to the area yesterday because I was official media for the Red Bull Crashed Ice US Championships in Saint Paul. Here is a link to my other blog with a slide show of the first day of qualifying runs.