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Retired Professor and Dean of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies. Enjoy birding and photographing around my Wisconsin home.
The sky was just right for the eddy from my kayak paddle to capture this brilliant blue.
November 2, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The sky was just right for the eddy from my kayak paddle to capture this brilliant blue.
Clarence, my buddy and pal of the last 15+ years, died today. I am very sad, but grateful for our time together.
September 17, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Clarence, my buddy and pal of the last 15+ years, died today. I am very sad, but grateful for our time together.
I've been through quart a day the last 3 weeks in northern Wisconsin. 17 in this shot! Tremendously entertaining.
August 19, 2025 at 3:44 AM
I've been through quart a day the last 3 weeks in northern Wisconsin. 17 in this shot! Tremendously entertaining.
Wood Thrush, one of my nemesis birds, at least in terms of getting a photograph. This one was in the Four Oaks area of Mead Wildlife Area in Wisconsin.
May 20, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Wood Thrush, one of my nemesis birds, at least in terms of getting a photograph. This one was in the Four Oaks area of Mead Wildlife Area in Wisconsin.
The Black-throated Green Warblers have returned to northern Wisconsin.
May 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The Black-throated Green Warblers have returned to northern Wisconsin.
Finally had a night with a good variety of moths in northern Wisconsin. Reddish-speckled Dart (Cerastis tenebrifera).
April 25, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Finally had a night with a good variety of moths in northern Wisconsin. Reddish-speckled Dart (Cerastis tenebrifera).
The ice is off the lakes and the Hooded Mergansers have returned to northern Wisconsin. A handsome bird.
April 20, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The ice is off the lakes and the Hooded Mergansers have returned to northern Wisconsin. A handsome bird.
Yesterday was the Annual Midwest Crane Count. This year I found 12 sandhill cranes at Powell Marsh compared to 28 last year, spring is a little later this year. #birds #powellmarsh #wisconsin
April 13, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Yesterday was the Annual Midwest Crane Count. This year I found 12 sandhill cranes at Powell Marsh compared to 28 last year, spring is a little later this year. #birds #powellmarsh #wisconsin
Moonset at Powell Marsh.
April 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Moonset at Powell Marsh.
Powell Marsh dawn. Gorgeous morning.
April 12, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Powell Marsh dawn. Gorgeous morning.
Pileated woodpecker visiting my deck to pick up a little suet. I enjoy the opportunity to see them up close.
#birds #wisconsin #statenaker
#birds #wisconsin #statenaker
April 6, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Pileated woodpecker visiting my deck to pick up a little suet. I enjoy the opportunity to see them up close.
#birds #wisconsin #statenaker
#birds #wisconsin #statenaker
FYI, can't verify the truthfulness of this, but it is plausible.
April 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
FYI, can't verify the truthfulness of this, but it is plausible.
Stunning graph.
March 31, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Stunning graph.
But this remains highly skewed to the wealthy.
March 30, 2025 at 11:16 PM
But this remains highly skewed to the wealthy.
It is World Sparrow Day, this Harris’s sparrow has been hanging around central Wisconsin all winter rather than migrating as they typically do.
#birds #sparrowday #wisconsin
#birds #sparrowday #wisconsin
March 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
It is World Sparrow Day, this Harris’s sparrow has been hanging around central Wisconsin all winter rather than migrating as they typically do.
#birds #sparrowday #wisconsin
#birds #sparrowday #wisconsin
March 16, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The warm temperatures have created an interesting texture on the lake ice.
March 15, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The warm temperatures have created an interesting texture on the lake ice.
March 13, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Moonlit walk with a hint of the northern lights through the trees. My dog, Clarence, even made it into the photo.
#statenaker
#statenaker
March 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Moonlit walk with a hint of the northern lights through the trees. My dog, Clarence, even made it into the photo.
#statenaker
#statenaker
One of the first signs of spring for me in northern Wisconsin is when the eagles return to their nest on my lake. They are back, here they are cleaning up after the ice fishers.
#birds #wisconsin #statenaker
#birds #wisconsin #statenaker
March 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
One of the first signs of spring for me in northern Wisconsin is when the eagles return to their nest on my lake. They are back, here they are cleaning up after the ice fishers.
#birds #wisconsin #statenaker
#birds #wisconsin #statenaker
March 9, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Southern Flying Squirrel raiding the feeder. There are 2 species of flying squirrel in northern Wisconsin, this is the smaller variety.
#animals #wisconsin #statenaker
#animals #wisconsin #statenaker
March 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Southern Flying Squirrel raiding the feeder. There are 2 species of flying squirrel in northern Wisconsin, this is the smaller variety.
#animals #wisconsin #statenaker
#animals #wisconsin #statenaker
March 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Where are your chickens?
March 4, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Where are your chickens?
It is World Wildlife Day. As we cut all areas of our government that protect wildlife, find a way to help.
Hippos in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda.
#WorldWildlifeDay
Hippos in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda.
#WorldWildlifeDay
March 4, 2025 at 3:58 AM
It is World Wildlife Day. As we cut all areas of our government that protect wildlife, find a way to help.
Hippos in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda.
#WorldWildlifeDay
Hippos in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda.
#WorldWildlifeDay