The Gadwall
I wouldn’t describe the Gadwall as the most flamboyant member of the duck world. Never the less, it is enjoyable to watch. The aerial flights of waterfowl can be quite impressive. They twist and turn their …
Waterfowl on the Move
The Spring migration has started. Waterfowl are moving north. Any open water body is a magnet to these birds. Each year, the birds push forward in their migration. They seek areas that have started thawing. My …
Flocks Along the Highways
Seeing birds along our highways is common after a heavy snow in the Midwest. The flocks are drawn to the freshly exposed grassy areas created by the snowplows. At a time when the farm fields are …
The Next Snow Storm
What do most people do when the next snow storm comes? My guess is they stock up on food and hunker down. Me? I grab bird seed, my photo blind, camera gear, and head out to …