Wildlife and Warblers on the Gandy Dancer

P3 on the Trail

Between rainstorms this weekend P3, Willow group, enjoyed a hike on the Gandy Dancer trail (out our front door) and found signs of spring in the form of birds, wildlife, and wildflowers all around them. With patience and mindful observation they were able to capture these images. We hope you enjoy- and please feel free to leave comments for the artists to see!

By: Sabrina: 

Scarlet Tanager

Red Squirrel

Bloodroot

Chipmunk

By: Pachia 

Juneberry blossoms

Sandhill Cranes (from a weekday outing to Crex Meadows)

Red Winged Blackbird

By: Frankie

American Redstart Taking Flight

American Redsart

Trilliums in Bloom

By Kallie: 

Juneberry blossoms

American Redstart

Chipmunk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Bird-Day!

No, it's not anyone's birthday, but P3 has had been enjoying some outstanding spring bird-days over the last couple of weeks. Here are some photos taken by residents at Crex Meadows, Sawyer Springs, and along the upper St. Croix. We hope you enjoy.  

By: Annie



Broad Winged Hawk high overhead



Warbler taking flight

Spring Phenology as observed by P3:

March 31st:
@Crex Meadows-
Northern Harrier
Willows in Bloom
Trumpeter Swans
Water Running in Ditches (snow melting)

April 6th:
RAIN! RAIN! RAIN!

April 7th:
@Crex Meadows-
Robins
Kestrels
Wood Cock
Redwinged Blackbirds
Mourning Doves
Mallard
Wood duck
Blue jays
Buffleheads
Sandhill Cranes
Hooded Merganser
Merlin

Warbler taking flight

April 13th:
@ P3/CAC-
Maple Sap Running like Crazy!

April 21st
On Ice Age Trail-
rain, snow, below freezing.
Ovenbird
Osprey
Red Tailed Hawk

April 27th:
@Standing Cedars Natural Area-
Garter Snake

Yellow-rumped warbler at rest

Red Bellied Racer (snake)
Spring Peepers
Chorus Frogs
Wood Frogs
Bald Eagle


May 3:
SNOW!

May 5th
@Sawyer Springs-
Warblers!
Black Bear




By Makela: 

Omnivorous chipmunk showing its carnivorous side.
 It had just caught this garter snake when we came upon it.



Ruffed Grouse



Mallard



Lesser and Greater Yellow Legs



Drake Blue Winged-Teal in flight



Horned Grebe



Blued Winged Teal

Brianna 'hunting' warblers

Brianna and Sabrina fishing on the Upper St. Croix River



Otter

Rachel, Talise, and Makela at Crex Meadows