Two Sandhill Cranes over the shoreline marsh, moving north like they have a thousand times before. Ancient birds on a timeless route. #SandhillCranes #SpringMigration #WildlifePhotography #Bird #Fujifilm

Season Recap Teaser Migration wraps up faster than it arrives. I will be posting a full season recap in late May including a species count and favorite shots. Follow along to see how it unfolds. #SpringMigration #Birding #SeasonRecap

I tend to go for early morning walks and many times, I wish I had brought my camera. Today is one of those says. Sandhill Crane standing in a foggy, flooded field. It would have made for a great photo.

Great #Birding day, found 4 new species for the year, with 1 of them being a new #Lifer, the Winter Wren! 🐦 One bird that continues to evade me this year is the Meadowlark...Been searching for one but no luck.

The Hermit Thrush is moving through and that tail dip is as charming as ever. One of the quieter signs of spring but one of my favorites. #HermitThrush #Birds #Wisconsin #NaturePhotography

The One That Got Away A Sandhill Crane flew directly over my head last week. Perfect light. Camera was in the bag. Every birder has a version of this story. What is yours? #Birding #BirdPhotography #NaturePhotography

The Wood Duck might be the most painted bird in North America and somehow still looks unreal in person. This drake has been visiting my backyard marsh and I am still not over it. #WoodDuck #Bird #Wisconsin #Fujifilm #NaturePhotography

Some birds demand silence just to find them. This Winter Wren moves like a secret through the understory, all bark and shadow and barely there. #Nature #Wildlife #Birds #Wisconsin #Fujifilm

Wisconsin Hotspots Top spring migration spots in Wisconsin: Horicon Marsh, Point Beach State Forest, the Green Bay shoreline. Any spots I should add to the list? #Wisconsin #Birding #MigrationHotspots

So nice that Spring is back here in #Wisconsin. Going for a walk at 6:00 and it’s already 60 degrees!

Golden Hour The best light lasts about 20 minutes and most people are still asleep for it. Standing at the edge of a wetland at first light in Spring is something you need to experience at least once. #GoldenHour #Birding #SpringMigration

And now we wait…setup a pop-up blind in my back yard overlooking a perch and some spicy #bird feed. I set this up originally yesterday and was hoping the birds would find the seed by now, but most was left from yesterday so I sprinkled in some more and now I wait!

Backyard vs. Wild New birders always ask where to go. My answer is always start where you are. I found a Barred Owl in my own backyard. Patience beats travel every time. #BackyardBirds #Birding #WisconsinBirds

The Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) and Goose & Swan Monitoring Programme (GSMP) are now on Bluesky! 🦢 We'll be sharing our latest research findings, how to get involved & vacant survey sites. We’d love to know what you’ve seen on your surveys too, so tag us in your posts. 🦆 #Ornithology #UKBirding

First of Year That first sighting of a species each season carries an excitement that never goes away. I keep a running FOY list every spring. What was your first of year bird this season? #FirstOfYear #FOY #SpringMigration #Birding

Another three more #birds this morning! Moving on up the list!!

Keeping the #birding grind on...Was able to find another species today, bringing my 2026 county total to 83! Just need to keep finding ways to get out there and find them birds!

Reading Bird Behavior The best birders I know rarely look through binoculars first. They read the habitat, the time of day, the season. The bird almost tells you where it will be before you even see it. How long did it take you to start thinking that way? #Birding #SpringMigration #BirdWatching

Excited that Spring might finally coming around. 60 yesterday, 50's today, 70's early next week. I am ready - I am tired of the cold here in #Wisconsin, it's really hurting my #birding vibe haha.

This might be the highest I climb on e-bird in the county unless some folks have some serious drop-off. I am now at number 11 in the county and 18 birds are between me and 10 and I don't anticipate them dropping-off significantly enough for me to catch up. #birding #ebird

Shore and Water... Green Bay sits at a natural funnel point for birds moving north. If you are not checking Lake Michigan in April, you are missing half the show. #LakeMichigan #SpringMigration #Birding

Super happy to see how well things turned out in the #wisconsin elections last night. My local county board candidate won by just 12 votes and of course happy to see that State Supreme Court was a landslide.

Nothing like a bipolar spring #wisconsin morning. Sleet and rain in the morning and 60s by lunch time.

Know Your Warbler Over 30 warbler species push through Wisconsin every spring. Yellow Rumped Warblers are usually first. They never get the respect they deserve. What warbler are you most excited to see this season? #Warblers #Birding #SpringMigration

Anyone else always just so #tired all the time? Between what the fuck is going on in the Whitehouse to kids and spouse (nothing she or the kids are doing wrong) and just the generate state of humanity -- man, it is just so exhausting at times. (Note, I am perfectly fine mentally, just tired, boss)!

Migration Watch Kickoff The Red-winged Blackbirds are old news. The real show is just getting started. Warblers, shorebirds, waterfowl all pushing through Wisconsin in the next few weeks. What are you targeting this spring? #SpringMigration #Birding #Wisconsin

It’s so nice to wake up to #birds singing in the yard. You don’t realize how sterile winter can be at times until Spring is back

My #birding goal for this year is to crack into the top 10-15 birders for my county in #wisconsin by the end of '26 - The top individuals are @ 112 already & I feel sooo behind sitting at 68, which is 20 more than I had this time last year! Some of the locals are birding machines!!

Starting a 10 day spring migration series tomorrow. Daily questions about birding, behavior & what is moving through right now. If you love birds, nature or just being outside in spring, pull up a chair. Would love to build something here w/ fellow birders. #Birding #SpringMigration #Wisconsin #bird

Heck yeah, new lifer today; Eurasian Wigeon. I saw Rare Bird Reports drop last night and the folks put in a nice description of the location. Headed that way this morning to be greeted by a fellow birder w/ it already in the scope! Lovely bird, very bright colors. #Bird - No pics, way too far out!

Remember the Barred Owl I posted about a few days ago? Turns out he had more to say... Went back through the rest of my shots from that session and found this little gem buried in the catalog. Eyes closed, beak wide open, completely unbothered. #Bird #Fujifilm #Wildlife

Defying gravity, one piece of bark at a time. Spotted this White-breasted Nuthatch doing what they do best. Working its way along a trunk like the laws of physics are just a suggestion. These little birds are one of my favorites to watch. #Bird #Fujifilm #WildlifePhotography

Lake Michigan is still holding onto winter, but this gull didn't get the memo about waiting for warmer weather. Watched these birds work the open leads in the ice all afternoon, incredible athletes when food is on the line. #Fujifilm #Wisconsin #Wildlife #Bird #NaturePhotography

Been on the look-out for Loons these last few days, finally stumbled upon two on this cold and cloudy Easter Sunday! #Fujifilm #Bird #NaturePhotography #Wisconsin

After months of spotting this Barred Owl around the neighborhood, always too late, or just out of reach of my camera, I finally got my chance. This morning, my daughter spotted him hanging out in our yard, & he stuck around long enough for me to get a decent photo. #Bird #Nature #Fujifilm

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Stumbled upon this lovely eagle perched nicely and in the sun as it was peaking through the trees, enabling some incredible shots. A nest is near by (probably 75 yards) and I see them here often but they rarely provide close-up shots. Shot on #Fujifilm #Bird #Nature #Wildlife #Wisconsin

Heck yeah!!! Let’s go #Seahawks

Let’s #GoHawks

I finally crossed paths with one of the birds I’ve been hoping to photograph for weeks. Short eared owls aren’t the easiest to find, and most evenings I come home with nothing but cold hands and a quiet drive back. #Fujifilm #bird #wildlifephotography

As I prepare for a snowstorm overnight, I’m reminded of summer days when scenes like this were right at my feet. A quick pause in the yard, a quiet visitor in the grass, and a reminder that warmer days always come back around. #wildlifephotography #fujifilm

I feel that these Mourning Doves are regretting not going with their friends south. #fujifilm #bird #wildlifephotography

Captured this Great Horned Owl by pure luck. Was driving home, my daughter and I saw it on a road sign. Flew home to grab my camera and came back ASAP. Fortunately, he was still there and I was able to capture this moment!! #fujifilm #bird #wildlifephotography #wisconsin

Dawn on the water. Quiet light. An eagle moving with purpose before the day begins after feasting on fresh duck. Shot on my Fujifilm as the first blue tones drifted in. #wildlifephotography #fujifilmxseries #bird

I’ve been using the Peak Design 25L Outdoor bag for the last year. I’ve enjoyed it, but felt it was a bit complicated at times, mostly because I was trying to puzzle piece items into it. For my bday, my lovely wife offered to buy the 45L! Hoping this solves my problems! #Peakdesign #photography

As some of you know, this year is my first ‘real’ year birding. I originally set a goal of 100 species, which I achieved w/ ease. After today, I am adding 2 more species, Northern Strike and Rough-Legged Hawk, I sit at a respectable 168 species. Been a fun year! #birding #wisconsin

Cold mornings like this make me long for spring and summer. Since we got skunked looking for owls, here is a picture of a king fisher I took in July. #bird #fujifilm

Got skunked this morning while searching for owls. Two mornings in a row, no owls, which is a bummer as both mornings the light has been superb. Oh well, maybe next time.

Saw this snow bunting while I waited for the snowy owls in the cold this morning. Was fortunate to have a half-dozen or bopping around. #bird #fujifilm #wisconsin #wildlifephotography

Captured this Northern Harrier hunting in the early evening. Shot on #fujifilm #bird.