New Camera Trials

Posted on August 29, 2022 by admin

I finally decided to replace my now very old Canon 5D Mark ii. The 5D has been a remarkable camera. It has been reliable in all the Kansas weather extremes, and I’ve dropped it more than once. This camera has been a hard worker for about 12 years. I’m trying out the Canon EOS R. While I have not been able to spend as much time with it as I would like, so far, it takes some pretty sharp pics. I can’t wait to be out more when the weather cools off a bit!

Finally, a Wetlands’ Morning Without Rain

Posted on May 28, 2021 by admin

It was cooler and cloudy this morning, but just a few sprinkles. Many of the paths were covered with water, but I decided to risk walking through it. I’m glad I did!

Many egrets and a great blue heron!

I think the smaller one is a juvenile little blue heron.

Great egrets and juvenile little blue heron

Frolicking muskrat youth. I counted five, but I only see four in this pic.

Egrets and Ibis

Posted on May 10, 2021 by admin

It was a great morning for egrets and ibis. There were both white-faced and glossy ibis present, a nice surprise!

More shorebirds

Posted on May 7, 2021 by admin

There were many egrets, herons, and others at the wetlands this morning. I have trouble identifying all the little peeps, but I think this bigger one is a greater yellow-legs.

Good times for birdwatching

Posted on April 22, 2018 by admin

If you love birds, you know this is one of the most exciting (and fun!) times of the year. Residents are courting and singing, and a variety of species are stopping by on their way to their northern homes. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Egrets and Herons

Posted on June 23, 2016 by admin

The Wakarusa (Baker) Wetlands are the place for egrets and herons at this time of year. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Busy Wetlands

Posted on May 3, 2016 by admin

It has been a busy few days at the Wakarusa Wetlands. The wet, cool weather has been especially good for early morning walks. Shorebirds are arriving in abundance and year-round residents are busy staking out territory, courting, and gathering nest materials. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Egrets and Herons

Posted on September 15, 2015 by admin

Some areas of the Wakarusa Wetlands south of the work on the SLT are accessible now by car. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Eagles, egrets, pelicans, and more

Posted on October 12, 2013 by admin

It was a lovely morning at the lake. Many migrants are still coming through. There are still thousands of gulls. I imagine the egrets are getting ready to leave to for the season. Everywhere we went there were pelicans. The young bald eagle was a nice surprise. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Fall migration

Posted on October 7, 2013 by admin

Fall migration is wonderful! The cormorants were coming in all morning and there are thousands of gulls here. I watched hundreds of swallows swooping over the grass and water. I think they will be leaving soon. A very nice morning!