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Encounters

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Cerulean Warbler Sighting on Black Lake

Merlin kept picking up the song of the Cerulean Warbler.


Wood Chuck on logs

Our first staredown was when it was in the grass.


Insects are bird food

On my morning walk monitoring the activity of our bird boxes, I witnessed a meal delivery.


Stoat in the grass

I was watering my garden when I spotted the stoat moving across the stone row.


Curious Mink

I took my usual morning walk with my camera and look who showed up for photos!


Magnolia Warbler

I walk our property a few times a day this time of year looking for spring migrants.


Rose Breasted Grosbeak posing in plum blossoms on Mothers Day

This time of year I am always looking for the spring arrivals.


Cape May Warbler in plum tree

I was out looking for the spring arrivals when I spotted this pretty little warbler in the plum b


Pileated woodpecker on high alert

This male pileated woodpecker is actually staring down the river otter that came out of the water


Wood Duck Drake on still water Black Lake

I love when the lake is still and reflective.


River Otter

I was watching a pileated woodpecker pair hammer away at a tree at the lakes edge when this otter


Trout Lily and Carpenter Bee

The trout lilies are in bloom around Black Lake.


Picture of red squirrel with pinecone in mouth

Ran into this little red squirrel munching on a relatively large pinecone in the woods behind St.


American Wigeon Pair Black Lake

This pair was passing through during migration.


Wood Duck Reflection

Standing in the water between the trunks of trees, I spotted this male wood duck swimming quickly


Porcupine by small pond near parking area

Porcupine at Small Pond near Indian Creek Nature Center Parking Area


Wood Ducks Open House Sunday - Checking out the real estate

Random Black Laker (unsolicited): "You should clear out those dead trees and "brush" to improve y


Wood Duck Drakes

Of course, after I set myself up between the trunks of trees facing the water, a group of beautif


Ring Necked Duck

We have quite a flock of ring necked ducks hanging out around the lake's edge.


Female American Kestrel

The female of our American Kestrel nesting pair posing prettily in the morning sun.