I was able to get out and walk in nature today. I’m glad I did. I saw this giant raccoon trying to make its way down a tree. When it noticed me it went back up. I didn’t wait around for it to watch it try and come back down.
It was huge.
#raccoon #wildlife #nature #wisconsin

One of my all-time favorite nature experiences was photographing two Barred Owls over the course of a month or so at my local county park a few years ago.
#owls #birds #nature #wisconsin

Aurora Borealis, northern lights for the May 2024 event.

Everyday the news becomes increasingly overwhelming. It’s difficult to feel hopeful.
We’re about 3 1/2 months from peak spring migration and some of my favorite birds that I only get to see for a short time every year. Here are a few of my favorite spring birds.

Eastern Fox Snake from this past May.

#snake #reptile #nature

A couple weeks ago I stumbled upon a Cooper’s Hawk that had just killed a Red Squirrel. It let me take some photos.
#nature #birds