Head on with a painted turtle
In 20+ years of camping with my family, you could count on a couple of fingers the number of times we have seen turtles. On our recent trip to South…
Red-head shows off
A first for me, a red-headed woodpecker. Driving through Custer State Park, South Dakota one morning last week, I was on the lookout for wildlife but mainly focusing on mammals.…
Shy marmot takes a quick peek
When in South Dakota last week, we went to the Mount Coolidge Lookout and Fire Tower in Custer State Park. It is a very cool spot to see the beautiful…
Turkey vulture stakes out the high ground
Perhaps there is no more fitting place for these birds to hang out than a spot called “the Badlands.” While lush, green prairie is right next door, the rockiest areas…
National American Eagle Day takes flight with a screaming eagle
Well, given the auspicious occasion, what other animal did you expect me to share today? As you all well know, bald eagles are my favorite, bar none. I have long…
At least wild burros appreciate Dad jokes
Happy Father’s Day to all my fellow dads. We do appreciate it when you kids at least feign laughter at our jokes. As for the image, I am back from…