A foggy morning

Posted on March 23, 2012 by admin

After all this rain of late, the Wakarusa Wetlands are indeed wet, and muddy. Some of my favorite walks have been on these chilly spring mornings. Yesterday, it was so foggy when I got there I could not see very far in front of me, so I moved a bit more slowly to make sure I did not surprise any deer or coyotes. Really, I am sure they know I am coming long before I see them, so it is me that gets the surprise. The fog is mysterious, a little scary, and beautiful. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Once the fog cleared, the sun provided some amazing light. A mink came swimming by and a harrier swooped along the top of the tall grass.

I could not resist stopping by for a few minutes again this morning. Coots were exploring, the Eastern phoebe was guarding the gate, and the turtles were sunning.

Spring is coming

Posted on March 1, 2012 by admin

It is always a good day to take a walk in the Wakarusa Wetlands. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Goslings!

Posted on June 12, 2011 by admin

I haven’t seen many goslings this spring. I don’t know if it is weather-related or something else. Perhaps, it is just me not being in the right place at the right time. Anyway, I was delighted to find a large group at the Wakarusa Wetlands (even if they’re almost grown now). Click on pictures to enlarge.

Wakarusa wonders

Posted on May 29, 2011 by admin

These are from a very good Wakarusa wetlands walk on the morning of May 22 (sorry about the delay in posting). On this morning, I also visited the “new” area, where I discovered quite a few goslings. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Goslings!

Posted on May 29, 2011 by admin

Interesting nest development

Posted on May 2, 2011 by admin

I went out to visit the huge eagles’ nest we have been watching for the past few years and discovered it occupied by Canada geese. I’m not sure what happened to the eagles, but if any birders in the area know, please clue me in. I can only see one side of the nest from where I watch, so it could be that there are structural issues I cannot see from where I am. It certainly was surprising to see the geese there. It’s sort of fitting considering how often in the past we would see the eagles come off the nest to harass the geese swimming nearby. 🙂 I do hope the eagles are okay. My understanding is this is one of the oldest, most productive nests in Kansas. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Quite a sunrise and a little blue heron

Posted on April 17, 2011 by admin

It was a lovely morning at the Wakarusa Wetlands. One of the highlights was a little blue heron. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Foggy Wakarusa Wetlands

Posted on April 10, 2011 by admin

An eerie morning. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Water birds

Posted on March 5, 2011 by admin

There is something about the name “waterfowl” that bothers me. I think it stems from someone telling me once that “fowl don’t feel.” So this spring, while everyone is talking about the spring migration of waterfowl coming through, I’ll be using a little different language. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Everybody’s talkin at me

Posted on March 3, 2011 by admin

Everywhere I went the other day, geese were talking. They were flying and talking, landing and talking, swimming and talking. Spring is coming. Click on pictures to enlarge.

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A foggy morning

Spring is coming

Goslings!

Wakarusa wonders

Goslings!

Interesting nest development

Quite a sunrise and a little blue heron

Foggy Wakarusa Wetlands

Water birds

Everybody’s talkin at me