Coyote Morning

Posted on February 6, 2024 by admin

I saw my coyote friend again at the wetlands this morning. I was in her way, so she just sat down and waited for me to back up. It was like she was saying, “That’s not far enough.” There was a dense fog when I got there, but it was great to be the only human for a while.

Harriers, Swans, and Muskrats

Posted on January 7, 2023 by admin

I’m finally getting out a bit more and enjoying the new camera! The Canon EOS R is so light and easy to handle. I’m still getting used to the differences between the EOS R and the 5D I used for so long, but I am loving it! The EOS R is excellent for these dark, foggy mornings. Considering just how dark it was on this morning, I am very pleased with these results.

Respect them or lose them Day 75

Posted on February 1, 2018 by admin

Respect them or lose them Day 75. Great blue heron photographed July 19, 2009. Yes, that is a bullfrog.

Great blue heron standing in murky wetlands behind bare tree limb sticking out of the water. The heron has a bullfrog hanging from their mouth. The bullfrog's legs are dangling from the heron's beak.

A few fall yard birds

Posted on November 20, 2014 by admin

The year-round residents are getting into their winter groups and the winter residents like the juncos are here in abundance. Generally, at this time of year, I would be at the Wakarusa Wetlands four or more mornings a week. I know I am one of many deeply grieving this loss. I hope that those of us who are doing more feeding, putting up more cover, winter roosting boxes, and brush piles, can offset some of the habitat loss these birds are experiencing. Support the work the Haskell Students are doing here: https://www.facebook.com/wetlandspreservationorganization Click on pictures to enlarge.

Lawrence City Commission Candidates and the Wakarusa Wetlands

Posted on March 18, 2013 by admin

I wrote to the city commission candidates with the following:

“Please advise your position regarding the destruction of the Wakarusa Wetlands to build the SLT and whether or not you support the return of land from KU to Haskell that could potentially save the wetlands.”

While I do not know how much power the commission has to do anything to pressure KU, I do know that where candidates stand on this issue informs where they will stand on a diversity of issues. I will post responses as I receive them.

Please support the Wetlands Preservation Organization.

Home

Posted on November 9, 2012 by admin

The following pictures are all homes that will be destroyed by the construction of the SLT through the Wakarusa Wetlands in Lawrence, Kansas. Click on pictures to enlarge.

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.

Wakarusa Wetlands wood ducks and no water

Posted on August 22, 2011 by admin

When I visited last week, there was not a lot of water. I so hope that has changed a bit by now. I have my suspicions that water is being diverted from portions of the Wetlands targeted for destruction to build the SLT. I know it has been a dry, hot summer, but it has never looked like this. Click on pictures to enlarge.

This area is usually completely covered by water.

Moon and sun

Posted on August 22, 2011 by admin

Last week, I spent an amazing morning at the Wakarusa Wetlands. The heat had broken and it was almost chilly out there. The moon and the sunrise were amazing. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Young tree swallows

Posted on July 31, 2011 by admin

Look at how white their bellies are! They look so cuddly. Click on pictures to enlarge.

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