Morning Moose on Lake County 2

Year 13

This Cow Moose was the third moose I have seen in the past two mornings … two cows and one HUGE Bull Moose. Whereas the first two Moose only allowed for quick visits, this Cow let me watch her for over 40 minutes while breakfast was being served! The Yellow Flowers through which she was walking appropriately enough are named “Birdsfoot trefoil” … a member of the pea family of plants.

At one point the Cow Moose walked right towards me. While originally 30 yards distant. I had to back peddle and retreat across the road! See the video accompanying this post. Kind of felt like I belonged in Cicely, Alaska. (Northern Exposure Trailer)

Morning Moose in NE Minnesota

The Moose Movie! (video link for blog email subscribers)

The Ugly Ducking (and Osprey)!

Year 13

Not just the raccoon family, bird families are appearing all over the Northland. Keep your eyes open as you takes drives or hikes in the Northland for parent birds bringing a meal back to their chicks / cygnets / juveniles.

Trumpeter Swans and Cygnets (pond across from A+ Garden Center)

Ugly Ducklings are named Cygnets!

And the video (link for blog email subscribers)

Osprey Chicks (Twig, Mn.)

Raccoon Kits Climbing Lessons (videos)

Year 13

Friday night there was excitement around the house. Just before sunset Momma Raccon decided that her youngsters … the kits / cubs … needed some climbing lessons. For the past few days the baby raccoons have been frequently staring out  of the main cavity in the tall white pine only 15 yards from our living room’s window seat. Based upon footage from my numerous trailcams mounted in the yard, it is obvious the youngsters have not been out of the tree and down to the ground. Momma Raccoon decided it was time for climbing lessons! She would enter via the main cavity hole … push one of the four kits up to the top hole, and then “help” that cub “learn” to climb down to the bottom cavity hole. Momma Raccoon would grab each youngster in her mouth and then the excitement began.

In my two videos you will here the glee as my own grandkids (nine in total) enjoy the evening’s entertainment. The climbing lesson lasted for over 30 minutes!

Momma Raccoon looks out of the white pine to see if all is safe.

The cubs/kits make their appearances at the main cavity hole

Fighting for Mom’s Attention!

Mom looks down from above

Climbing down lessons!

The Raccoon Kits at the Cavity Hole! (video link for email subscribers)

Climbing Lessons … Hang On for Dear Life! (video link for email subscribers)