Kip’s Comments - May 15, 2024

I Had to Try It - Images From Split Times

My outdoor explorations were divided today into early and after work. The earlier pictures were of wildflowers and jumping deer.

Jack-in-the-Pulpit - Image 882622

Mayapple - Image 882678

Wild Geranium - Image 882706

Wild Geranium - Image 882732

Whitetail Deer Running - Image 882748

Whitetail Deer Running - Image 882773

Then tonight I finally attempted something I have wondered if I could successfully do… or not. I launched my drone from my canoe, shot some aerial photos, and then brought the drone back to the canoe where I caught it with my hand while still out on the water. I do not want to sound over-confident, but it proved to be easy.

Canoeing the Wapsipinicon River - Image 882922

Even though I was out on the water to learn more about drone flight, I heard and then found warblers! First I watched a pair of male American redstarts setting boundary lines.

Male American Redstart - Image 882780

In the same area a prothonotary warbler was flitting around. I managed to record a few images of this most pretty little bird.

Prothonotary Warbler Along Wapsipinicon River - Image 882914

Then it was time to call it a night.

Canoeing the Wapsipinicon River - Image 882961