If the world were merely seductive, that would be easy. If it were merely challenging, that would be no problem. But I arise in the morning, torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day... EB White
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Canada Geese Fighting
Some Canada Geese got into a skirmish. In addition to the wings flapping and heads butting, there was also plenty of honking from those gathered around. It reminded me a lot of Junior High days.
Monday, September 29, 2014
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Geese morning take-off
Yesterday, the Canada Geese were were off on a morning flight from the pond at Bassett Creek Park. Watching and hearing the Canada Geese take off from the pond is always interesting. Prior to take off they often starting honking more frequently, then seemingly in unison, with a few of their friends, they begin beating their wings, running on the water, and then gradually it is up, up and away they go.
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Friday, September 26, 2014
Egret wading into fall
A Great Egret was wading into the fall colors yesterday evening. The trees are just now beginning to turn into their fall colors. In a week or so things will really be vibrantly colored with yellows, reds and every shade in between.
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Monday, September 22, 2014
Sunday, September 21, 2014
On the pond's banks
There is a lot going on by the edge of the pond this time of year. Many bees are still buzzing around the blooming plants.
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Northern Shoveler and Heron
Northern Shovelers are visiting the pond before migrating south. They winter in California; coastal Louisiana, Texas, and Mexico; and the north and central highlands of Mexico. Some have even found their way as far south as Trinidad.
Friday, September 19, 2014
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Caterpillar and milkweed
A monarch caterpillar was enjoying time on some milkweed yesterday afternoon. It is preparing to move into the next stage, chrysalis. After a couple of weeks it will then emerge as a butterfly. You can read more about the stages of the Monarch's life cycle on the web at Monarch Watch.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Photo Bombers
After a few very early morning showers it was beautiful in the park. However it seemed where ever I went to take a photograph I was photo bombed by one sort of waterfowl or another.
Monday, September 15, 2014
Hmong farm
I read an article in the StarTribune, Hmong farmers are pioneering new ownership and marketing in Dakota County, and decided to go check it out. It was nice to see. Following are some pictures.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Fog on the pond
A brisk morning of 38 degrees created beautiful fog over the pond at Bassett Creek Park yesterday morning.
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Climate change and values
This morning in the park |
Friday, September 12, 2014
Yellow Rose
"What a pity flowers can utter no sound?
- A singing rose, a whispering violet, a murmuring honeysuckle
- oh, what a rare and exquisite miracle would these be!"
- H. W. Beecher
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Swamp Milkweed
The swamp milkweed, a favorite of butterflies and bees, is seeding out. It is preparing for the seasons ahead.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
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