Yesterday at the AHATS WOA, I Saw a Sunset

Last night, I saw the sunset at the AHATS Wildlife Observation Area. It had been awhile since my last visit. It was nearly 60F.

There is still some deep snow around but most of the bridge was clear.  I saw a number of birds:  black-capped chickadee, American crow, mallards, Canada geese, both a male and female northern harrier, heard a red-tailed hawk, some gulls (probably ring-billed), couple downy woodpeckers, heard a pileated and a great blue heron flew by.

Yesterday Near the AHATS WOA, I Saw One Less Squirrel

Hawk with Prey_48075.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

The parking lot at the Arden Hills Army Training Site Wildlife Observation Area was cleared on Friday!

I didn't make it out with my snowshoes yet but I did notice I have one less squirrel in my backyard.

(I saw a bald eagle in a tree near the WOA on Saturday.)

Yesterday Nowhere Near the AHATS WOA, I Saw a Heron and a Pelican on Ice

Pelican and Heron_42719.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

I visited the Minnesota River Valley National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday. I've detailed my exploits and have a slideshow on my other blog here.

Yesterday Near the TCAAP WVA, I Saw Sunrise

Sunrise_44592.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

Here is another sunrise shot from Saturday.

Yesterday Near the TCAAP WVA, I Saw a Fiery Tree and Prairie

Fiery Tree and Prairie_42704.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

The land around the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area was covered in hoar frost yesterday.

Here are a few of my favorite shots.

Yesterday at the TCAAP WVA, I Saw Osprey Practicing

Flight Practice_2538.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

I got a rare chance to get behind the fence near near the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area this weekend. I spent a couple hours watching the osprey nest on the south side of Marsden Lake. They have two young that are almost ready to fledge. This anxious youngster in the photo to the right briefly got airborne while it was practicing.


Dad brought dinner.

Yesterday at the TCAAP WVA, I saw Geese in the Sunset

Geese DSC_4544, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

Here is another shot of last night's sunset. I still hate geese.

Yesterday at the TCAAP WVA, I saw Sun Rays and Shadows

Sun Rays and Shadows DSC_2041, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

Yesterday, I went to the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area twice, sunrise and sunset. I haven't seen much wildlife there in a while but I did see some geese and a few other birds.

Yesterday at the TCAAP WVA, I saw Geese Flyover

Geese Flyover DSC_1836, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

Last night, I was out at the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area experimenting with flash during the sunset when these geese flew over. I had the 10-24mm ultra wide lens on when these geese decided to fly over me.

Yesterday near the TCAAP WVA, I saw a Caterpillar

Caterpillar DSC_1687, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

This guy better hurry up and butterfly. It's already froze hear and it's expected to be in the 40s (F) this week, near the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area.

Yesterday at the TCAAP WVA, I saw trees

Trees DSC_1238, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

I made a shot of these trees last week in the early morning fog at the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area. Here is an evening shot.  I think I like the fog shot better.

Yesterday at the TCAAP WVA, I saw the Harvest Moon

Harvest Moon DSC_1026, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

Didn't get out to the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area tonight because I was shooting hummingbirds at my feeder with my new Nikon SB-700 Speedlight.

Here is a shot of the moon from last night. If you look closely, you can see a couple great egrets flying over the moon.

Yesterday at the TCAAP WVA, I saw a Frog Snacking on Ants

Snacking Frog DSC_9256, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

Didn't make it out in the sauna that was our weather around the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area today.

Here's shot from yesterday of leopard frog eating ants.