Photos and videos

A Coneflower blooming in the SW prairie near the Harrison road parking area (Karen Wickert, 6-14-26)

I've seen Red Winged Blackbirds harass does before, but never bucks. Red Winged Blackbirds are very territorial, and fiercely protective of their nests. This buck likely walked too close to a nest for the comfort of this male Red Winged Blackbird. (Tana Tesdall, 6/23/26)

I've seen Red Winged Blackbirds harass does before, but never bucks. Red Winged Blackbirds are very territorial, and fiercely protective of their nests. This buck likely walked too close to a nest for the comfort of this male Red Winged Blackbird. (Tana Tesdall, 6/23/26)

I've seen Red Winged Blackbirds harass does before, but never bucks. Red Winged Blackbirds are very territorial, and fiercely protective of their nests. This buck likely walked too close to a nest for the comfort of this male Red Winged Blackbird. (Tana Tesdall, 6/23/26)

Early bird gets the frog? Two Green Herons have been observed fishing in Pond J every day for the last couple of weeks. This one caught a leopard frog for breakfast. (Raji Joseph, 06/15/2026)

A foggy morning, with the rising sun in the background.  Looking eastward across the south lake's west bay.

Wolf. Oesterreich (06/22/26)

I got to watch an amazing series of events. First, I saw an Osprey with a nice sized Large Mouth Bass. It was being chased first by Red Winged Blackbirds, but then a Bald Eagle showed up. The next thing I know, the eagle was flying off with the bass. 

This is not an uncommon tactic of Bald Eagles, they are known to steal fish from Ospreys, but it's the first time I've seen it so close up! (Tana Tesdall, 6/24/26)

I got to watch an amazing series of events. First, I saw an Osprey with a nice sized Large Mouth Bass. It was being chased first by Red Winged Blackbirds, but then a Bald Eagle showed up. The next thing I know, the eagle was flying off with the bass. 

This is not an uncommon tactic of Bald Eagles, they are known to steal fish from Ospreys, but it's the first time I've seen it so close up! (Tana Tesdall, 6/24/26)

I got to watch an amazing series of events. First, I saw an Osprey with a nice sized Large Mouth Bass. It was being chased first by Red Winged Blackbirds, but then a Bald Eagle showed up. The next thing I know, the eagle was flying off with the bass. 

This is not an uncommon tactic of Bald Eagles, they are known to steal fish from Ospreys, but it's the first time I've seen it so close up! (Tana Tesdall, 6/24/26)

Good morning! This Great Crested Flycatcher peeked out of its nest, ready to snag a few breakfast bugs. The woods by Pond F, (Raji Joseph, 06/25/26)

Baby Red-winged Blackbird. This adventurous little troublemaker wandered out into the open, calling its head off. Dad swooped in fast and “told” it to get back into cover where it belonged. Pond J, (Raji Joseph, 06/23/2026)

Baby Baltimore Oriole. This little bird was perched on top of a tree, preening itself and patiently waiting to be fed. Upland trail south entrance, (Raji Joseph, 06/22/26.)

“Feed me! Feed me!” This Common Grackle drama queen is so close to being able to feed itself—but it’s still milking every last moment of baby privilege. Upland trail, south entrance, (Raji Joseph, 06/15/2026.)

A Bald Eagle catches a small fish on pond F (Tana Tesdall, 6/24/26)

Dickcissel calls carried across the open prairie along the upland trail, and this one delivered an impressive dawn performance. (Raji Joseph, 06/14/2026.)

Due to the water level in the north wetland ponds being lower, the fishing has been great for the shorebirds. This Great Blue Heron enjoys a large carp (Tana Tesdall, 6/26/26)

Due to the water level in the north wetland ponds being lower, the fishing has been great for the shorebirds. This Great Blue Heron enjoys a large carp (Tana Tesdall, 6/26/26)

Due to the water level in the north wetland ponds being lower, the fishing has been great for the shorebirds. This Great Blue Heron enjoys a large carp (Tana Tesdall, 6/26/26)

A Tree Swallow has a momentary rest before flying off to catch more insects.

Wolf. Oesterreich (06/27/26)