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.

Previously Near the TCAAP WVA, I Saw a Red-tailed Hawk

Red-tailed Hawk_41515.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

Lots of hawks near the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area last December. It's been a while since I've had time to get out there.

Last weekend I shot a bike race on ice, a basketball game and a pond hockey game. This weekend I'll be official media for the Red Bull Crashed Ice Championship in St. Paul.

Today at the TCAAP WVA, I Saw a Sunset

Sunset_44447.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

Managed to make it out to the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area for sunset today. The temp wasn't so bad but the wind was biting.

Previously Near the TCAAP WVA, I Saw a Curve in the Sunset

Curve_3692.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

I made it out near the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area this morning but came home only with a crummy shot of a wild turkey. It was too blurry to share with the world.

It was very busy in the area so I opted to head home early.

Today Near the TCAAP WVA, I Saw Deer

Deer_44230.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

Ya, I saw deer again near the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area today. This particular buck must've just dropped his antlers for the year. I can see the little stumpy holes on his head.

I only saw one red-tailed hawk. No rough-legged or kestrel. The flock of American tree sparrows is still around in the same area as are all the mallards, swans and geese I see regularly.

It was very windy and cold today.

Here's the red-tailed hawk which I saw right near the WVA. It must have just finished eating because it has blood on its breast and claws.

Nowhere Near the TCAAP WVA, I Saw Eagles

Eagle_43446.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

Spent the day in Red Wing Minnesota photographing all the eagles and ducks.

Previously Near the TCAAP WVA, I Saw American Tree Sparrow

American Tree Sparrow_41693.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

The flock of American Tree Sparrows near the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area seems to be growning. On Dec 30, I watched maybe a hundred or so of them working the vast big blue stem field. They would fly back into the pines every now and then.

Happy New Year Near the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area

Launch_DSC3531_2.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.