Kip’s Comments - February 2, 2026

Mid-20’s Felt Like Spring Time!

What a wonderful difference warmer temperatures made in the outdoor world today. Critters of all sorts were out in the open feeding and moving around. It was as if springtime had arrived and the natural world came alive after months of winter slumber. Of course I know the pleasures of today are temporary and we are almost certainly going to have more cold, wind, and snow. Still, it was nice today.

In my travels I saw another merlin (a special find), trumpeter swans, and bald eagles, along with a ‘possum out wandering in corn stubble.

Merlin in Tree - Image 1061182

Merlin in Tree - Image 1061182

Trumpeter Swans on Cedar River - Image 1061415

Trumpeter Swans on Cedar River - Image 1061415

Trumpeter Swans on Cedar River - Image 1061448

Trumpeter Swans on Cedar River - Image 1061448

Adult Bald Eagle in Tree - Image 1061128

Adult Bald Eagle in Tree - Image 1061128

Bald Eagle in Flight - Image 1061486

Bald Eagle in Flight - Image 1061486

Opossum in Snow in Corn Stubble - Image 1061223

Opossum in Snow in Corn Stubble - Image 1061223

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Kip’s Comments - February 1, 2026