Photos and videos

This Snapping Turtle has just recently emerged and appeared to be headed to the Pool F area. (Wolf. Oesterreich, 4/16/24)

After rainstorm, this eastern towhee perched and preened on tree at entrance of the Bluff, showing off colorful feather. (Xiaoqing Wu, 4/20/2024)

Beaver dining on a willow stick at Pond N  (Greg Courtney, 4/19//2024)

Industrious American Beavers have built a dam across Jewelwing creek just above the Upland Trail crossing (Paul Domoto, 4/15/24).

I only know of one small patch of Bloodroot at the Park.  At least 10 plants are present.  Each plant has one basal leaf.  The name comes from the bright orange to red sap. (Wolf. Oesterreich, 4/15/24)

Female Hooded Merganser at Jensen Pond  (Greg Courtney, 4/19/2024)

A Goldeneye flies over the south lake. (Tana Tesdall, 4/17/24)

Non-venomous Garter Snake with clear eye and tongue found from upland trail (Xiaoqing Wu, 4/14/2024)

The most common garter snake at the Park is the Plains Garter Snake.  The whitish lateral line is on the 3rd and 4th row of scales.  Several were observed today. (Wolf. Oesterreich, 4/15/24)

An American Crow is hoping that the adult Bald Eagle will share some of the fish with him. (Wolf. Oesterreich, 4/19/24)

A Sora found at a wetland pond.  This species is a "cousin" to the more numerous American Coot. (Wolf. Oesterreich, 4/20/24)

A Great Egret stands at the shoreline while a Canada Goose floats by (Tana Tesdall, 4/20/24)