One night of Winterfest

Torch Run down the ski hill, followed by fireworks.

This and that Mid february

Coyote on the prowl at dawn

Evening Grosbeak

Northern Shrike

Get out-a-here!

Ruffed Grouse eating new Birch tree buds

R Grouse #2

choosing a dog kibble

Frosty morning on the Serpent River

Elk and Deer herds re-visited

Deer numbers at the Iron Bridge Deeryard have doubled since start of the year. Numbering at least 2 dozen. With several young, antlered bucks joining the original Mature one.

The Elk herd also seems to have grown as well.     Estimate in excess of 30.

 

Group of Bulls.  One mature (herd master) and 3 youngsters

Sparring amongst themselves

A mixture of subjects

2 young Bald Eagles sitting out a snow squall

 

3 Adults and 4 immature Bald eagles

Early Arrival       A Catbird 

 

 

 

waiting a turn at the feeder

 

 

ice blocked "Baffle" mechanism.     Squirrel took great advantage to fill-up

Continuing to follow Ms. One-eye's progress.

This is an Otter Slide.    Tracks go up on the right and slides down on the left

Fox tracks investigating a Beaver Lodge

Some sort of commotion here. Three times a fox caught and fought with something . I suspect a Grouse. Could not get closer, ice too thin water flowing at this beaver dam