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Migrating Spring Waterfowl Photography

by mn birder | March 9, 2024 | Tactics | 0 Comments

A FEW TIPS AND OBSERVATIONS. Whether you are a birder, nature aficionado or nature photographer springtime in the Twin Cities Metro Area brings a captivating season, unveiling a breathtaking array of unique waterfowl waiting to be discovered. Embrace the beauty of the...

Bufflehead Drake on Golden Pond…sort of.

by admin | September 15, 2012 | Blog, Portfolio | 0 Comments

Buffleheads can be seen in the Twin Cities metro area each spring and fall. Look for buffleheads in small ponds that have fish in them. Buffleheads will also be found in small lakes. During winter you may find lazy buffleheads in open areas of the Mississippi River....

Bufflehead Drake on Golden Pond…sort of.

by admin | September 15, 2012 | Blog, Portfolio | 0 Comments

Buffleheads can be seen in the Twin Cities metro area each spring and fall. Look for buffleheads in small ponds that have fish in them. Buffleheads will also be found in small lakes. During winter you may find lazy buffleheads in open areas of the Mississippi River....

Bufflehead Drake on Golden Pond…sort of.

by admin | September 15, 2012 | Blog, Portfolio | 0 Comments

Buffleheads can be seen in the Twin Cities metro area each spring and fall. Look for buffleheads in small ponds that have fish in them. Buffleheads will also be found in small lakes. During winter you may find lazy buffleheads in open areas of the Mississippi River....

Rough Legged Hawk on Prey

by mn birder | Jan 27, 2013 | Rough Legged Hawks

I had the good fortune to be able to watch this rough legged hawk catch and eat 2 mice in about 5 minutes. This hawk had just finished mouse 1 and he took off and hovered for 5 seconds or so then he pounced on another mouse. To my surprise the hawk landed about 75...

Rough Legged Hawk Leaps From Fence

by mn birder | Jan 19, 2013 | Rough Legged Hawks

This rough legged hawk was so into his hunting that the bird allowed me to get close enough for this almost full frame shot. Seconds after this jump the rough legged hawk had a mouse!

Rough Legged Hawk Over Field

by mn birder | Jan 19, 2013 | Favorites, Rough Legged Hawks

Ok already I know but I love rough legged hawks. This hawk hunted near my position a few times this afternoon. This just may be the best image I've ever taken. I have a few hundred more to check from today though and I'm not checking them now. Right now I'm pretty...

Dark Morph Rough Legged Hawk Landing on Perch

by mn birder | Jan 19, 2013 | Rough Legged Hawks

The area I'm in has for sure three rough legged hawks of which this dark morph is one. This bird doesn't show up much but I was glad I staked out one of his know perch's yesterday.

Rough Legged Hawk Sundown Hunter

by mn birder | Jan 18, 2013 | Rough Legged Hawks

This rough legged hawk is wintering in the same area as the dark morph. I have seen the 2 of them drive each other off a prime perch. I found this bird on a perch. I watched it jump and hover for a moment then it landed on the ground in a snowy field. The bird sat...