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This amazing weather week continues
Originally published by DK on November 4, 2020 at 4:54 pmThis amazing weather week continues
Originally published by DK on November 4, 2020 at 4:54 pmDon’t see that every day
Originally published by DK on October 1, 2020 at 11:12 pmDaisies, loons and eagles on Vermilion
Originally published by DK on July 3, 2017 at 2:49 pmThat’s his tree – the best is way up high
Originally published by DK on April 8, 2017 at 7:46 pmGetting ready for winter @ Edinburgh USA
Originally published by DK on November 12, 2016 at 3:44 pmPlate-431-A, Flamingo, John James Audubon
Originally published by DK on February 17, 2015 at 5:08 pmFurry flying rat outside the team member entrance
Originally published by DK on October 14, 2014 at 10:48 pmI miss my cockatiels…
Originally published by DK on April 9, 2014 at 5:02 pmMy lizard buddy
Originally published by DK on January 11, 2014 at 4:42 pmFlamingos for the mother-in-law
Originally published by DK on January 9, 2014 at 11:13 amWalking the Pangani Forest trail at Animal Kingdom
Originally published by DK on January 9, 2014 at 10:49 amPoultry Barn, Washington County Fair
Originally published by DK on August 3, 2013 at 7:49 pmNot a fan of bugs, but this guy looks cool
Originally published by DK on July 19, 2013 at 2:19 pmSalon decorations at Kim’s
Originally published by DK on July 19, 2013 at 12:46 pmBig Bay on Vermilion
Originally published by DK on July 12, 2013 at 6:35 pmThrowing corn to the fish
Originally published by DK on July 4, 2013 at 3:21 pmFifth/Sixth hole pond, Edinburgh USA
Originally published by DK on June 15, 2013 at 10:41 amMy Duluth seagull buddy
Originally published by DK on June 10, 2013 at 8:05 amKid one and her eagle rubbing, Wabasha, Minnesota
Originally published by DK on April 13, 2013 at 12:10 pmNational Eagle Center, Wabasha, Minnesota
Originally published by DK on April 13, 2013 at 12:08 pmOriginally published by DK on April 2, 2013 at 11:16 am
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/young_naturalists/wildcats/index.html
Originally published by DK on September 26, 2012 at 8:40 pmSteve at the Children’s Barn, St. Louis County Fair, Chisholm, Minnesota
Originally published by DK on July 27, 2012 at 11:32 pmBaby pig, St. Louis County Fair, Chisholm, Minnesota
Originally published by DK on July 27, 2012 at 10:43 pmThey seem to be everywhere up here – Tower, Minnesota
Originally published by DK on May 16, 2012 at 10:22 pmThe kids were off school today and this was the last weekend for farm babies at the Minnesota Zoo, so the neighbor and I took three of our combined four kids to the zoo (along with about 10 million other people).
I haven’t been there for a while, apparently, as I saw many new things this time. The new Russia’s Grizzly Coast exhibit was extremely well done and reminded me of the best stuff at Animal Kingdom and Sea World. I may just have to renew my expired membership…
A few photos from the day have been uploaded to the private section of the photo gallery (email me if you need the password).
Originally published by DK on April 10, 2009 at 11:33 pmThe whole family decided to come along to the North Shore for a quick overnight weekend trip last week (while I attended the Richard Thompson concert at Lutsen).
We left Saturday morning and stopped at Toby’s in Hinckley for some donuts and caramel rolls. Straight shot from there to Gooseberry Falls State Park, which was just spectacular with sunny, blue skies and incredible ice formations around the falls. We spent a lot of time there hiking and taking pictures (links below to the photo galleries).
From Gooseberry, we drove all the way to Grand Marais to get a late lunch at Sven and Ole’s Pizza. Tried a sausage and pepperoni thin crust for the first time (tasty) and kid two lost a tooth eating her cheese pizza. Lots of people in town for this time of year–the jewelry store and Ben Franklin both had lots of people in them.
After lunch, we drove down the Croftville Road and took some coastline and cabin shots. The ice along the big lake is so cool to look at (literally).
We drove back to Tofte and checked in at the AmericInn, where the kids spent the evening and next morning in the pool swimming. We all slept in Sunday morning, then drove to Beaver Bay after the last swim session, eating lunch at the Yellow Wolf Cafe and stopping for desert at Betty’s Pies. I had a walleye sandwich at the Yellow Wolf, which had to be the largest walleye fillet I’ve ever seen. Recommended.
On the way through Duluth, we drove to Canal Park, across the Lift Bridge and back again. Saw lots of restaurants, shops and buildings we hadn’t seen before, including the new Hell’s Kitchen on Lake Avenue (looked awesome). One final stop in North Branch at the Outlet Mall before we got back home in time for the Gophers hockey game.
Originally published by DK on March 18, 2008 at 11:17 amToday my wife and I had a day away from the kids, eating lunch at the wonderful Little Szechuan restaurant in St. Paul, then visiting the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory.
I’d like to return to both again soon…
Originally published by DK on January 6, 2008 at 8:40 pmAlmost forgot to post this picture…
When I was at Izatys a few weeks ago to cover the state golf tournament, I saw this guy buzz my head a few times. He was hiding behind this tree branch and flew away when I tried to get a better view.
My wife decided it was a red-headed woodpecker, which appear to be somewhat rare in these parts now.
Fun to see–very vibrant and distinct colors…
Originally published by DK on June 22, 2007 at 9:34 pmSmallest bunny visitor I’ve ever seen in our backyard. This guy must have been about six inches long and maybe a few weeks old.
We also have a chipmunk issue, I’m afraid. I love chipmunks, but they are starting to create mounds of dirt near the bushes and now also in the yard. I saw some snakes in the back last year, but I guess they aren’t the kind that eat chipmunks…
Originally published by DK on May 5, 2007 at 3:30 pmHere’s a little montage of recent visitors to the backyard, including our first robins of the year.
Originally published by DK on March 18, 2007 at 5:50 pmThis guy paid me a visit today on my thirty-eighth birthday. I’m not sure what kind of woodpecker it is, but this one was much larger than the downeys we’ve had recently.
I spent most of the day goofing off and it felt great:
Now I just need the Wild to hold on and beat the Blackhawks tonight…
Originally published by DK on January 19, 2007 at 8:28 pmThis weekend we re-filled the bird feeder and put out a peanut butter suet ball. This attracted several new visitors to the deck, including a number of house finches and a small downey woodpecker. He had a larger friend that stayed in the trees, but I got a shot of him too.
Originally published by DK on December 30, 2006 at 9:55 pmAfter weeks of grey squirrels gorging at the bird feeder on the deck, we had a new visitor today.
I believe this is a red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus)–the first we’ve seen at this house…DK
Originally published by DK on December 23, 2006 at 3:47 pmThis guy visited the “squirrel-proof” feeder this morning. I’ve been told it’s a northern flicker woodpecker, as I’m not so good at identifying birds. I do know the cardinals and blue jays, which have been frequent visitors this week.
I created a new wildlife album in the photos section and will add shots as they come in…DK
Originally published by DK on December 11, 2006 at 10:24 amIt’s been really cold and windy this week and this guy figured out how to break our “squirrel-proof” bird feeder we set up on the deck. My kids nick-named him Sammy Squirrel and I’m happy for him to eat whatever he wants–he earned it.
Eagan received a dusting of snow last night, but we missed both of the big storms that have moved through so far. Wind chills have been in the low negative digits the past few days, but we are forecast to be above freezing again by the end of the week. Minnesotans and weather–it just isn’t logical or sane…DK
Originally published by DK on December 4, 2006 at 11:29 amA few of the visitors to our backyard this week…DK
Originally published by DK on April 17, 2006 at 8:52 pm