Monthly Archives: June 2014
Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus)
Killdeer, have a strange name. The little birds have nothing to do with deer, or killing except for there food which is mainly insects and crustaceans. The name comes from their call which sounds something like kill-deer, kill-deer; kind of … Continue reading
Stuck in a Weather Pattern
Seems like we are stuck in a roundabout of rain. Every day seemingly has a fairly good chance of rain, especially on those days when I have to work. Working on a lake and getting caught in a quickly developing … Continue reading
Late Season Lakeshore – Photo of the Week
On this first official day of summer for some reason, I have decided to post a photo from the last day of summer, or at the latest early fall. I suppose it is a reminder to enjoy summer while it … Continue reading
Runoff On Lake Butte des Morts: Photo of the Week
This photo was taken June 2, 2014 as we were preparing to launch a boat at Sammer’s Bay, Lake Butte des Morts. The water is not supposed to be terracotta brown. The water is the result of heavy rains the … Continue reading
Deltox Marsh
Deltox Marsh in Winnebago County, Wisconsin is a relatively small shallow marsh, wetland restoration/enhancement. This wetland was formally owned by the Deltox Grass Mat Company of Oshkosh. The company manufactured grass rugs for export all around the United States. The … Continue reading