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Winter is not quite done with us

Posted on May 3, 2013 by admin

I ventured out to the Wakarusa Wetlands yesterday morning and took in the cold rain/sleet/snow and wind. All I could think about was how privileged I am to get to warm up. Geese were diligently incubating while their partners guarded nearby; the coyotes seemed to be everywhere looking for a meal; new arrivals like the yellow-throated warbler, Baltimore oriole, and indigo bunting stayed deep within the brush. I could make out their colors as I walked by. I didn’t stay long as I felt my presence there was just one more thing they all had to worry about when conserving energy was so very important. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Wetlands Solidarity March

Posted on April 14, 2013 by admin

There will be a wetlands solidarity march on the University of Kansas campus Monday, April 14 at 11:15 AM. For more info, visit the Facebook page and wetlands history.

Stop this.

Save this.

Respect the coyote

Posted on August 31, 2012 by admin

I really do not understand some human’s hatred of coyotes. I guess that is not really true. I do understand speciesism. I understand how many humans need an out group whether that be other humans or other species. After all, speciesism is the first “ism.” Whenever I see a coyote, I am immediately aware of his or her fear of me. In Kansas, it is legal to shoot coyotes from cars, so this one keeping an eye on me while I took pictures from the car has more to do with fear, I imagine, than curiosity about what I am doing. Respect the coyote.
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Young coyotes

Posted on August 28, 2012 by admin

These are not the best pictures. I was really far away, but seeing these young coyotes out and about this morning was a great way to start the day. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Coyotes

Posted on February 29, 2012 by admin

They never cease to amaze me. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Can you spot her sitting in the tall grass?

Coyotes and deer

Posted on January 11, 2011 by admin

I pulled over to watch some deer last week and noticed immediately how on edge they were. Though I wasn’t really all that close, I thought they were disturbed by me, so I started to go on. I looked on the other side of the road before pulling away and there were two coyotes watching the deer. I was right in the middle. I suppose that worked out well for the deer as they moved on after the coyotes took off in the other direction. It happened so fast that I really didn’t have time to compose the best pictures, but it certainly was exciting. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Sunday at the Wetlands

Posted on May 18, 2009 by admin

I started around 6:00 AM and the fog was so heavy that I considered turning back. It was a bit creepy, but I’m glad I kept going as the fog didn’t last long. I saw several little blue herons, great egrets, great blue herons, and one fascinating coyote. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Sunday in the park

Posted on March 15, 2009 by admin

Spring is all around us today. The cormorants and pelicans are back and there is a lot of incubating going on. Click on pictures to enlarge.