Wetland Burn #2 - April 6, 2008
Today is the second wetland burn provided to camp by the DNR L .I.P. Landowner Incentive Program. This burn will hopefully help to open up our wetland so that more grasses and sedges can grow.
April 7, 2008
Miner Bees Mating - April 6, 2008
Miner Bees Mating - April 6, 2008, originally uploaded by Camp Naturalist.
As I’m walking by the base of Turtle Hill to check out the wetland burn at main camp I spy these miner bees in what I guess to be a mating ball.
The hole to the right is a miner bee’s burrow.
April 6, 2008
April 1, 2008
Woodcock in Flight April 1 2008
This faint line in the two pictures below is the return flight of the woodcock from its noisy circular areal mating trip. On hearing the woodcock “meep” I return the call and this sends the male woodcock into its courtship journey. This calling to a male woodcock is timberdoodling. I am able to get the bird to take 4 flights. It’s difficult to get good photos. Here you can hear the woodcock’s call.
March 31, 2008
March 28, 2008
Bluebird at base of Turtle Hill - March 28, 2008
Bluebird at base of Turtle Hill, originally uploaded by Camp Naturalist.
Bluebird at the base of Turtle Hill in the sassafras trees.
Spider on Tree - March 28, 2008
Spider on Tree - March 28, 2008, originally uploaded by Camp Naturalist.
This tiny (crab?) spider is soaking up some of the sun’s rays getting ready for some insects.
Snow Again - March 28 2008
We got a few inches of snow last night. I love snow but I’m ready for spring. It does look pretty though.
Here’s a dogwood.
Here an animal come out of Turtle Hill then decided to go back.
Red Oak
Rabbit & Squirrel Tracks in Snow - March 28 2008
Rabbit tracks look like a “Y”.
Squirrel tracks look like a “W”
