Flying Squirrel

Thought you would like to see the two kinds of flying squirrels that we have in our area. If it was up to Kim, all squirrels would be in the talons of an eagle. This little flying squirrel was on the suet feeder and the gray squirrel going for a ride was along the Minnesota River in Black Dog.

I finely found out who was rubbing up on white pines in the backyard. This 11 point buck, I know some deer hunter how would love to have shot this big guy.

Winter has arrived, the lakes are all frozen, snow is coming down and the house is decorated. Next week I will post photos of the copper/bronze tree. Stay warm.

We have ICE!

Sometimes you just don't fit into the crowd? and I am sure this is the way these two Swans felt this week as they flew down the Mississippi River this week.

Oh, and yes we have ICE. Most of the area lakes and ponds are iced over and there are large chunks of ice flowing down the rivers. This is the earliest that I have ever seen. Last year ice fishing started December 12th for me, I wonder if I will get out sooner this year? Time will tell.

All of our winter birds are back and the feeders are taking a hit every day. As most of the feeders need to be filled twice a week. Do they know something we don't? We are keeping the bird pond open this fall and winter with a heater. The other morning, a finch was taking a bath at 10 degrees. OH BURRRRR.
Next weekend the Christmas tree gets decorated and so does the house. Stay tuned for photos.

November 16

Just a quick post of some photo's from today in the backyard.

What's up Duck?

Okay, I know, only I would take a photo of a Ducks backside. But why not?
We found this American Widgeon sleeping in the early morning light, or maybe the sun was to bright for him.

If you look real close, you can see scum ice forming on the water towards to middle. Or maybe I am just looking forward to ice fishing.