Category Archives: Crex Meadows
Hanging out at the Bird Feeder
Dear Friends, this image of a common bird, the chickadee, reminded me of why i shoot so many images to get just one good one. This black-capped chickadee was up against a black background, but when the light hit the feathers on top of his head in just the right angle, the black of his head was lighter than the background and stood out, how do you like?, til Tomorrow MJ
Puttin on the Brakes
Dear Friends, these cranes are cruising into their roosting site with a sunset reflection as thee background, i like the pastel shades in the clouds and so chose to keep the image high key, before they land they have to slow and they do that by standing up in the air and dropping their feet down, they resemble little parachutes coming down, the right hand bird is still in glide mode, til Tomorrow MJ
My First Hawk Owl
Dear Friends, this friendly Hawk Owl was perched over a nearby gravel pit and Jim slammed on the brakes and i slammed on the camera, this was the result. The angle was very steep shooting out of the car window, but he was between the two high wires, guess it was my lucky day. This was my first Hawk Owl and was only a couple of miles from my home, enjoy til Tomorrow MJ
Dear Friends, with the coming storm clouds these cranes are migrating to a more hospitable locale, wish i was going along for the ride, i will miss them and they are all gone. This is a two image composite of two images shot on the same evening and lit by the sunset. Do you like?? til Tomorrow MJ
Pink Sky
Dear Friends, these cranes are coming into their roosting site at sundown and the sky behind them is a reflection of a lovely sunset. No better place to be than Crex Meadows for the crane migration gathering. til Tomorrow MJ
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Talking Back
Dear Friends, this Sandhill Cranes is in takeoff mode and loudly objecting to something or someone, I am still in my vehicle so it can’t be me. All the cranes still here are up and flying about at the slightest disturbance and they are all talking constantly. til Tomorrow MJ
Cranes are Leaving
Dear Friends, This Sandhill crane is leaving the country, and i wish i could go along. We had 14 inches of new snow and temps in the teens (F). Guess winter has arrived here in Wisconsin so the roads are plugged and being plowed as they come up on the list. The roads at Crex are low in priority, but should be open for the weekend. til Tomorrow MJ
Fall Sunset
Dear Friends, with my feet up and sitting in my lawn chair, watching the sunset and the cranes come into the roost sight, does life get better than this?? In the fall watching the cranes is my idea of perfect, however, it could be a little warmer. Tomorrow a big snow storm, so enjoy the heat while you can, til Tomorrow MJ
Time to Go
Dear Friends, with two inches of fresh snow this morning, this will be a common sight on Crex Meadows. The Sandhill Cranes will start to leave for cornfields and marshes further south. I will be sad when they leave, they are better than watching television. But the sun is shining today so guess i will grab my camera and venture outdoors. til Tomorrow MJ
Keeping both eyes open
Dear Friends, this is not a photoshopped experience, it took me about 200 images captured to get these cranes and the moon in a single shot. I found that the secret (for me) was to leave both eyes open so i could see the cranes approaching and leaving the lens on the moon, try it you’ll like it til Tomorrow MJ
MJ Springett 