Today at the TCAAP WVA, I Saw Eagles and Grass

Big Blue Stem-45235.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

Here is a photo of some of the big blue stem at the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area.

Below is a cruddy shot of a couple bald eagles that stopped on the ice of lake Marsden to pick at something.

Today Near the TCAAP WVA, I Saw Sandhill Cranes

Sandhill Cranes-45033.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

Sandhill cranes have been nesting near the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area for a few years. Today, I saw four of them for the first time this year.

I'm not a videographer but I decided I had to get a recording of the crane call.

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.

Today at the TCAAP WVA, I Saw a Tree and Cloud

Tree and Cloud2_44779_.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

I saw the sun peaking through the clouds periodically this afternoon so I grabbed my gear and headed out to the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area.

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.

Today Near the TCAAP WVA, I Saw Otter Tracks

Otter Tracks_44586.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

I'm pretty sure these are river otter tracks. Look how there are a few steps and slide in the pair of tracks on the right. There are some fresh tracks at the bottom of the frame.

There is a lot of activity in this area so I think I'll be setting up a blind when the ice is out...

Today at the TCAAP WVA, I Saw Curves in Snow

Curves in Snow_44489_.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

I stopped by the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area after work today to try out my new/used 20mm f2.8 lens. I was laying down in the snows for this shot on the right.

Today Sort of Near the TCAAP WVA, I Saw Another Bridge

Rice Creek_43853_.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

I did some snowshoeing in Rice Creek Regional Park today and came across this bridge along the creek.

Today at the TCAAP WVA, I Saw No Sign

No Sign_43728.jpg, a photo by Mully410 * Images on Flickr.

I found out today that the MN National Guard took the sign for the TCAAP Wildlife Viewing Area up to Camp Ripley to update it. Since the area hasn't really been the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant for a long time, they are going to change it to the Arden Hills Army Training Site.

I suppose my blog name needs to be updated when the sign changes.

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.

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.