It’s late August and it’s a hot one here today. People may not realize, Iowa get’s a wide range of weather patterns. We can be over 100 degrees in the summer and well below zero in the winter. Such is the variety of the upper Midwest. These really are the proverbial dog days of summer…hot … Read more
Summer time is a busy time for me due to our various seasonal businesses. This means I’m on the phone or computer a lot more helping customers…but I still take time out for a lunch break. And usually I’m not alone. Sometimes I’ll go out back and snap a few shots off of my most … Read more
I have to hand it to my old buddy the Redbird. He’s been putting in overtime to keep his family well fed. I’ve mentioned before how unimpressed I was with the guy when the female was doing all the work putting the nest together. She was absolutely diligent in her nest building business…and she has … Read more
This Solitary Sandpiper was found just down the road from my home…methodically wading through some backwater shallow pools, looking for insects or amphibians that would make up an early breakfast. I love watching a wading bird work…if it doesn’t give you reason to relax, chill out, and just zen a little bit, something is out … Read more
If I must confess, I have a few bias’s in the backyard. I won’t admit to an outright favorite bird because I wouldn’t want to offend any of them. They are all greatly appreciated. But when it comes to outright, stunning beauty…the Redhead would be star. Flying, or in repose, they bring a color and … Read more
