Snowy Owl Irruption

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irruption, Setvens Point, snowy owl, Wisconsin

We are all a bit tired of this winter, but a definite up-side has been the Snowy Owl irruption that we’ve had in south central Wisconsin. Irruptions are fairly cyclical and precipitated by low populations of prey available in normal wintering areas.
This year the polar freakin’ vortex has enhanced that scenario and more than 250 of these fluffy white birds have traveled to areas usually frequented by only a few individuals. This is one of two owls that Ted found near Stevens Point, WI yesterday.
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Pewit’s Nest

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Baraboo, Baraboo Bluffs, natural area, Pewit's Nest, Wisconsin

Pewit’s Nest is a natural area in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Last week we were treated to early Spring weather in Wisconsin and my co-workers and I headed out to explore. This photo is a composite of the woods atop Pewit’s Nest. Skillet Creek runs through this landscape and there’s a small waterfall. It’s becoming a better known place to nature photographers, and – unfortunately – to local kids who hang out and drink (litter).

This is a view from the top of the bluff looking down onto the creek. Pewit’s Nest is a great place to bird watch, too. Soon the Spring Warblers will arrive and Pewit’s is a perfect place to see a wide variety of different species.