Kip’s Comments - June 14, 2025

Observations From My Happy Place

Well before most folks were up and around today I was checking for life on the Wapsipinicon River. Birds were calling and feeding all around, but most could not be seen at close range. I did manage a few photographs worth keeping before the gnats woke for the day and ended my fun.

Eastern Bluebird - Image 985777

Notice the long, stringing thing the prothonotary warbler pulled and stretched before eventually eating it. I saw this happen twice today.

Prothonotary Warbler - Image 985841

Prothonotary Warbler - Image 985871

Green Heron - Image 985830

Mustard Yellow Polypore - Image 985877