TIMBERWOLFF BLOG
Cascade River and Blue Skies!
Stubborn Birds!
When it’s really cold and you’re stuck inside you have to find little things to make you smile. For example Kim tried to feed grey jays from her hand. They were stubborn enough to wait for her to get cold, leave the seed and go inside, But she definitely gets an A for effort!
Have a great week everyone.
Sneaky Squirrels
This year I (Alisha) haven’t had as many birds as usual visiting our feeders. I’m not sure why, but in turn we seems to have an influx of SQUIRRELS! I will give them credit they are determined to get all the seeds no matter where they are.
For example I really thought this feeder would be safe, it’s hanging on a pole that has no traction but this guy (or gal) figured out a way. Now I give them credit for that, but sitting on the top and staring in the window so I know he made it just seems like overkill to me! Haha
Have a great weekend everyone and remember to fill your feeders- it’s supposed to be extremely cold and all the animals will need a reliable snack.
Outdoor Fun!
While we have had some funky winter weather the warmer temps have made it a great season to enjoy the snow and winter activities. Chris got out to do some fishing this last weekend and it looks like he did pretty good! I (Alisha) didn’t ask where he went, we all know better than to ask a fishermen where they caught fish! haha
Temps are supposed to drop this weekend so hopefully everyone gets a chance to get outside before it gets cold!
Have a great week everyone!
Calm in the Woods
While the storm we got this week brought a lot of rain and sleet along the shore, over the hill it was snow. Everything is covered in a fresh coat of white! So take the time this weekend to get out in the woods and enjoy the winter wonderland!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Cross River
Cross river has built up quite a bit of ice with all the warm/cold days we have been having. While the ice looks like it wants to break loose in a few places it’s pretty thick so I’m sure it will be awhile, but the little holes give you a glimpse of the fast moving water underneath. If you’re out exploring be careful on the rivers and creeks, the ice isn’t quite as thick as it should be.
Have a great week everyone!
Enjoying the Sunshine while we can!
The following is from Kim:
Last weekend was nothing but sunshine, it was wonderful! One of the biggest challenges to living Up North is the cloudy days in the winter, the days are short enough, without it being overcast! Finally the sunshine broke this morning, and I headed out to see what the lake ice was like for back country skiing. It wasn’t as nice as it was last week, the few fresh inches of powder (single digit weather this morning) made it a little sticky but overall better than I thought. I followed the fox tracks out from the dock and found the faint trace of a snowmobile track and enjoyed a nice ski in the morning sunshine with the hoarfrost brightening the ridgelines, not a sound nor breeze on the lake!
I hope you are all able to head North soon, or at least get outside this weekend! May the Sun shine on us all!
Calm day on the Big Lake
With all the winter storms we have had Lake Superior hasn't had many calm days so when you see one you have to stop and appreciate it. Kim got this video of Lake Superior at 5 Mile Rock east of Grand Marais. It was peaceful and quiet along the shore but then again it usually is east of Grand Marais!.
Have a great week everyone!
Enjoy the Outdoors!
Eagle Watching
The following is from Kim:
Young eagles are out and about, testing their flying skills and establishing territories for next year’s nesting. We watched three eagles hanging around Tait, and enjoyed their mid air battles and flights to and from the mature white pines surrounding the shoreline. A fantastic way to spend an afternoon!
Have a great week everyone!
Stubborn Birds!
When it’s really cold and you’re stuck inside you have to find little things to make you smile. For example Kim tried to feed grey jays from her hand. They were stubborn enough to wait for her to get cold, leave the seed and go inside, But she definitely gets an A for effort!
Have a great week everyone.
Sneaky Squirrels
This year I (Alisha) haven’t had as many birds as usual visiting our feeders. I’m not sure why, but in turn we seems to have an influx of SQUIRRELS! I will give them credit they are determined to get all the seeds no matter where they are.
For example I really thought this feeder would be safe, it’s hanging on a pole that has no traction but this guy (or gal) figured out a way. Now I give them credit for that, but sitting on the top and staring in the window so I know he made it just seems like overkill to me! Haha
Have a great weekend everyone and remember to fill your feeders- it’s supposed to be extremely cold and all the animals will need a reliable snack.
Outdoor Fun!
While we have had some funky winter weather the warmer temps have made it a great season to enjoy the snow and winter activities. Chris got out to do some fishing this last weekend and it looks like he did pretty good! I (Alisha) didn’t ask where he went, we all know better than to ask a fishermen where they caught fish! haha
Temps are supposed to drop this weekend so hopefully everyone gets a chance to get outside before it gets cold!
Have a great week everyone!
Calm in the Woods
While the storm we got this week brought a lot of rain and sleet along the shore, over the hill it was snow. Everything is covered in a fresh coat of white! So take the time this weekend to get out in the woods and enjoy the winter wonderland!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Cross River
Cross river has built up quite a bit of ice with all the warm/cold days we have been having. While the ice looks like it wants to break loose in a few places it’s pretty thick so I’m sure it will be awhile, but the little holes give you a glimpse of the fast moving water underneath. If you’re out exploring be careful on the rivers and creeks, the ice isn’t quite as thick as it should be.
Have a great week everyone!
Enjoying the Sunshine while we can!
The following is from Kim:
Last weekend was nothing but sunshine, it was wonderful! One of the biggest challenges to living Up North is the cloudy days in the winter, the days are short enough, without it being overcast! Finally the sunshine broke this morning, and I headed out to see what the lake ice was like for back country skiing. It wasn’t as nice as it was last week, the few fresh inches of powder (single digit weather this morning) made it a little sticky but overall better than I thought. I followed the fox tracks out from the dock and found the faint trace of a snowmobile track and enjoyed a nice ski in the morning sunshine with the hoarfrost brightening the ridgelines, not a sound nor breeze on the lake!
I hope you are all able to head North soon, or at least get outside this weekend! May the Sun shine on us all!
Calm day on the Big Lake
With all the winter storms we have had Lake Superior hasn't had many calm days so when you see one you have to stop and appreciate it. Kim got this video of Lake Superior at 5 Mile Rock east of Grand Marais. It was peaceful and quiet along the shore but then again it usually is east of Grand Marais!.
Have a great week everyone!
Enjoy the Outdoors!
Eagle Watching
The following is from Kim:
Young eagles are out and about, testing their flying skills and establishing territories for next year’s nesting. We watched three eagles hanging around Tait, and enjoyed their mid air battles and flights to and from the mature white pines surrounding the shoreline. A fantastic way to spend an afternoon!
Have a great week everyone!
Beautiful Day for a Swim!
The following is from Kim:
We saw this little guy crossing from one side of the lake to the other, enjoying the swim and getting away from the bugs. I didn’t catch the loon in my shots, but a loon followed the bear closely, as curious as we were to see what the bear was going to do. Would he stop at the little island? No! He passed it by, swimming another football field to the South shore where he ambled out and was lost in the forest once again.
Hope everyone gets a chance to get out and enjoy the weather this weekend!
