My wife and I have both been busy, working, traveling, hobbying, and lately, for me, eating, eating, eating. The world of nature still exists out there, and within the last week the weather has cooperated, and I saw my first bluebird yesterday! Unfortunately, she was coughing and sneezing---but at an approved social distance. Also spotted a lone Osprey re-habbing the nest at the Thiensville dam, so they'll soon be there in full force.
Since the subject is Ospreys, here are some photos taken last year. I stayed with them since they were eggs in the nest to the time in the fall when they were hunting in the river and preparing for their migration.
Three eggs hatched and somehow Mom and Dad fed them what they needed. They're teens in this pic.
Waiting for their lunch--Hot Dogs, Mac and Cheese,and Cokes.
The Osprey usually finds a perch above the river and patiently waits for a hunting opportunity.
They're not always successful but they persevere.
Time to get back to the tree and dry off.
A short trip to Horicon Marsh last week was generally not productive until I came across two lovey-dovey swans. Warning: The photo below is x-rated!
"I did it! I did it! I'm a SWAN-MAN, baby!"
"Fifteen seconds of paradise, baby!"
The female acted more mature.
The three photos below were taken in Cedarburg:
Cedarburg Mill taken from the pedestrian bridge.
A Cedarburg silent night.
(You figure it out)
There's no better time than now to get out to nature and appreciate its beautiful healing power.
