Common Loon (Gavia immer) chick (only days old) watches attentively as its parents express a display of affection on a beautiful summer morning on the lake. These smaller displays of courting will continue throughout the chick-rearing season. They are believed to strengthen the bond of the pair and serve as a signal to any other loons of their home territory. I felt privileged to witness this intimate family moment. Taken in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. (Best viewed large.)
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Cape May Warbler (Setophaga tigrina) perched on a branch over a pond at Horicon Marsh NWR and watching for it's next bug-snack. Taken May 17, 2014.
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Late afternoon light filtered between rows of pine trees where a White-tailed Doe was leisurely feeding and making her way along the frequented path. Taken in Tomahawk, Wisconsin (Lincoln County) on November 14, 2014.
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Heavy fog and dew created amazing pearl-like drops clinging to every strand of this large spider web at the edge of Lake Alice. There was just enough sunlight penetrating the fog on this chilly September morning to make these natural pearls shine. Taken in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. (Best viewed large.)
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Boreal Owl (Aegolius funereus) patiently perched on a road sign in search of prey on a late winter afternoon. Despite passing cars and our presence, this little hunter was undisturbed. It was such a thrill to see this beautiful bird at such close proximity in the wild—a wonderful birthday present!! Taken northwest of Duluth, Minnesota on the south border of Sax-Zim Bog.
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