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Rain and fog today
The restoration site likes an overcast and rainy day. Lichens and false dune heather enjoying the rain. The lichens in the trees are lush. We spent some time with Aaron watching waterfowl pass. Not a lot, but still interesting. More later…
Amazing day with raptors
Yesterday one one of those days that started iffy and turned into amazing. All day small numbers of Northern Harriers passed by. Once they started, Sharp-shinned Hawks came through at a rate of 100-200+ per hour. Nice views of Broad-winged Hawks are always nice. However… Large swirling kettles are better. There are over 100 Broad-winged…
Sunshine and fog at Whitefish Point
On the 14th of April I helped move the waterfowl shack from it’s winter home to where the waterfowl are counted. Left to right: Kurt, Lynn, Sean, me, Max, Aaron, Jeb and John. Yes, it took eight of us to move this beast. Today it has started out extremely foggy. I couldn’t see more than…
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