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This Bay-breasted Warbler had places to be, and the moth was just the fuel it needed to keep on its journey. It was work...
09/28/2026

This Bay-breasted Warbler had places to be, and the moth was just the fuel it needed to keep on its journey. It was working its way along the branches, hunting for bugs, when it came up with a moth. Then came the whacking, again and again against the branch. The moth twitched and fought to escape, and pieces of it flew off with every hit. I've watched other birds tear the wings and legs off first. This one didn't bother and swallowed nearly the whole thing, fast. Warblers are on a tight schedule during their migration, and table manners were not on the itinerary.

This pair of adult Bald Eagles was posing so nicely I had to grab a few shots. Then they suddenly decided to put on an a...
09/26/2026

This pair of adult Bald Eagles was posing so nicely I had to grab a few shots. Then they suddenly decided to put on an air show with some low-speed maneuvers.

I was frantically chasing this Wilson's Warbler at the nature center and thought they got the better of me — until I was...
09/23/2026

I was frantically chasing this Wilson's Warbler at the nature center and thought they got the better of me — until I was going through my photos and found this gem! Their little cap is slightly fading, but that stubborn yellow is as sharp as ever.

Psst, hey you (Nashville Warbler). Please turn off your outdoor lights overnight so I don't get disoriented while migrat...
09/21/2026

Psst, hey you (Nashville Warbler). Please turn off your outdoor lights overnight so I don't get disoriented while migrating south! According to BirdCast, an estimated 31 million of us crossed Wisconsin last night. Forecast for tonight: 334 million of us across the U.S.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird, staring contest. Final score: Hummingbird 1. Me 0.
09/20/2026

Ruby-throated Hummingbird, staring contest. Final score: Hummingbird 1. Me 0.

Osprey eat almost nothing but fish — no backup plan when the lake freezes. That single-mindedness is exactly why they're...
09/16/2026

Osprey eat almost nothing but fish — no backup plan when the lake freezes. That single-mindedness is exactly why they're one of the most reliably long-distance migrants of any North American raptor, while eagles nearby just shift to the nearest open water and fall back on carrion, waterfowl, or whatever's around.

Fall Warbler Season is here, and even though it's been storming in Wisconsin the past few days, I was able to catch this...
09/04/2026

Fall Warbler Season is here, and even though it's been storming in Wisconsin the past few days, I was able to catch this American Redstart between the downpours — he'd just landed a tasty moth. Pretty sure the Magnolia was jealous of his breakfast.

Sometimes you're in the right place at the right time. This juvenile Great Blue Heron decided to walk right up close to ...
09/02/2026

Sometimes you're in the right place at the right time. This juvenile Great Blue Heron decided to walk right up close to me after I stood still for about 25 minutes just watching their behavior below the waterfall.

Sometimes you just have to scratch that itch. Ruby-throated Hummingbird.
08/22/2026

Sometimes you just have to scratch that itch. Ruby-throated Hummingbird.

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