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The Lime Creek Nature Center near Mason City Iowa now has some new chainsaw sculptures adorning a couple of dead trees on the property. Carved by Pat Doyle of Doyle Carving Niche. It includes two Bald Eagles atop a couple of trees with several other critters on or in the trees, and a giant bee hive with bees. Here is a short video of Pat Doyle carving the sculptures (4 min.)
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A spectacular and rare night of Northern Lights over North Iowa on March 23, 2023. This is a time lapse video spanning three hours shown in 30 seconds.  I've been to the Platte River near Kearney, NE several times to photograph Sandhill Cranes and Snow Geese during their migration in March. It is always a great sight to see and hear. These photos were on the evening of March 14 and morning of March 15, 2023. Click images to see larger.          A new short video - "Love is in the Air: Eagles along the Winnebago River". Paddling the first week of January and watching the local Eagles. What fun. [Warning: Eagles mating] Another beautiful January day in North Iowa with frost on everything. I took a lot of photos today. (Click or tap images to see the larger image.)            We visited some friends last night and were pleased to see that they had four of my wildlife photos displayed nicely on their wall.  A close encounter with a Canada Goose. As I sat in the bottom of my kayak slowly drifting with the minimal current I floated within 15 feet of this goose at eye level. It was preening on the ice and paid little attention to me as I quietly drifted by even though I'm sure it could hear the sound of my shutter - click, click, click. A normal response would have been loud honking followed by a noisy retreat, but this one apparently felt that I was no threat. A special moment on New Year's day.  Jack Frost was busy last night painting everything with frost.         I ventured out to photograph the artwork created by the new fallen snow and the late afternoon sun. The shadows and flowing shapes of the snow created delicate sculptures that faded with the setting sun and warm days to follow. A fleeting but beautiful moment. (Click or tap to see the larger images.)       A hen Pheasant foraging for something to eat in the crop stubble under the snow in zero degree weather. Photo taken from the car.  Our backyard dinner guest, a immature Sharp-shinned Hawk, has been frequenting our backyard studying the meal options at the smorgasbord of small birds at our bird feeders. in the bottom two photos he has a bird in his talons. Hawks need to eat to stay alive. It is the natural order of nature. Photos through the window on dark overcast days. (Click or tap the images to see the larger image.)     Early morning frost on the inside of the storm door. Sometimes I don't have to venture far from my easy chair to take an interesting photo. It all quickly melted when warmed by the direct sunlight. (Click images to see larger.)    A limestone cave on the Winnebago River. Through much of the spring and summer the river flows through this cave. At this time of year when the river is very low I can get out of the kayak to walk in and take a photo with an ultra wide angle lens. The dark hole at the top is really straight overhead, but the wide angle lens changes the perspective. Click or tap to see the photo larger.  There was still color in the trees yesterday, while paddling the Winnebago River. But after two days of high winds I'm sure a lot have blown off the trees. We also saw a few deer along the river. (Click images to see larger)        I can find peace and tranquility floating even the simplest of farm creeks. I just enjoy paddling. Often these creeks are quite low and difficult to paddle this time of year, but this one had a little help from some skilled dam builders who apparently only work at night and make use of locally harvested building materials. Here is a short video: Calm water autumn reflections are wonderful. (Click image to see larger.)  |
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