Picture of the Day: Canada Goose and Goslings
Canada Goose and Goslings spotted near Bellevue, Iowa (April 2012). Canada goose and goslings See more Pictures of the Day here.
Destination of the Day: Potosi Point
View from Potosi Point Spring is now in full flower, and birds and other critters are on the move. One of my favorite spots for river watching this time of year (honestly, the river watching is good any time of year here) is at Potosi Point, a narrow strip of land that extends
Plant and Animal Life Along the Mississippi River
The Mississippi River cuts a thousand mile path through the middle of the U.S., running through a variety of climates and micro-climates. In spite of this, there’s a lot of similarity in the types of plants and animals that live in or near the river. While you may not see Spanish moss in Minnesota,
In The Footsteps of Father Sam
Most people understand that the River Road is a great drive in the summer. Few are willing to drive its northern reaches in the winter, however. What a shame. Last week I spent a few days driving around sections that I explored in balmier times. Even though some tourist sites are closed for the season,
Tundra Swans
I just can’t help myself. I had a chance to sneak in one more trip along the River Road and couldn’t resist. This week’s mission: find out why there is such a fuss about the annual fall migration of tundra swans. Tundra swans (Cygnus columbianus) spend half of their lives getting from place to place.
Animal Life
Pics of critters along the Mississippi River, not all of which are native.