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ZD Feldbruegge
@ilovecranes.bsky.social
I like taking pictures of birds (and insects/mammals/amphibians/plants) and making related art.
A Bald Eagle soaring above Horicon Marsh and massive flocks of geese.

Dodge County, #wisconsin
November 2025
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December 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
A Rusty Blackbird that was among a flock of other blackbirds in a wooded area of Horicon Marsh.

Dodge County, #wisconsin
November 2025
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December 7, 2025 at 10:44 PM
A Ring-necked Pheasant taking a stroll along the trails at Bong Recreation Area, which are released by the DNR here.

Racine County, #wisconsin
November 2025
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December 6, 2025 at 4:03 AM
A Dark-eyed Junco that hopped into this tree to watch me pass by.

Racine County, #wisconsin
November 2025
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December 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
An American Herring Gull posed on the rocky shoreline of Lakeshore State Park.

Milwaukee County, #wisconsin
October 2025
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December 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
A Pileated Woodpecker calling out over a large marsh in Indiana Dunes National Park. They are such breathtaking birds!

Porter County, #indiana
October 2025
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December 1, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore along the southern coast of Lake Superior, which is home to many miles of beautiful rock formations and beaches. There’s a gull soaring above the cliffs in this picture, which is a very common sight!

Alger County, #michigan
October 2025
November 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
A Red-breasted Merganser swimming up the mouth of Anna River, searching for fish near the coast of Lake Superior.

Alger County, #michigan
October 2025
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November 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
An Eastern Chipmunk with a mouthful!

Alger County, #michigan
October 2025
November 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A Ruffed Grouse that was among a small group that emerged from the forest and spent some time foraging near me.

Alger County, #michigan
October 2025
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November 30, 2025 at 1:34 AM
A Merlin watching over a marsh. They remained perched here for a while and I was happy to get a great look.

Delta County, #michigan
October 2025
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November 30, 2025 at 1:25 AM
One of the several fantastic waterfalls at Amnicon Falls State Park.

Douglas County, #wisconsin
October 2025
November 28, 2025 at 10:16 PM
A Red-breasted Nuthatch grabbing some food and striking its iconic pose.

Douglas County, #wisconsin
October 2025
#birds 🪶
November 28, 2025 at 10:09 PM
A Dark-eyed Junco foraging for seeds at Amnicon Falls State Park. I am so happy to see flocks of these little birds again!

October 2025
Douglas County, #wisconsin
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November 26, 2025 at 12:19 AM
A little Ring-billed Gull watching over a small marina on the southern coast of Lake Superior.

September 2025
Iron County, #wisconsin
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November 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Turkey vultures perched on top of a silo, many more were passing far overhead.

September 2025
Waukesha County, #wisconsin
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November 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
A Demoiselle Crane at the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, WI.

These cranes are native to Central Asia, with same populations living further west toward Europe.

August 2025
#birds
September 4, 2025 at 1:56 AM
One of a pair of Sandhill Cranes that passed me by. They didn’t seem to be bothered by my presence and came up quite close to check me out.

Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
Green Bay, WI
August 2025
#birds #wisconsin 🪶
September 2, 2025 at 6:30 AM
A juvenile Bald Eagle sitting in a large tree and looking down on me.

Peshtigo Harbor State Wildlife Area
Marinette County, WI
August 2025
🪶 #birds #wisconsin
September 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A bunny!! 🥰

Eastern Cottontail
Ken Euers Nature Area
Green Bay, WI
August 2025

#wisconsin #bunny #mammals
September 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
An Osprey leaving its nest in Tichigan Wildlife Area near the Fox River.

Racine County, Wisconsin
August 2025
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August 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
A Canada Goose resting along the side of a trail at Horicon Marsh. I took this as I was trying to pass by a massive flock of geese, though a few hissed to show they were not happy with my presence.

Dodge County, WI
July 2025
#birds
August 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
A pair (among a group) of Pied-billed Grebes at Horicon Marsh, I love how fluffy they look!

Dodge County, WI
July 2025
#birds
August 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
A fabulous Caspian Tern pulling a fish out of the water. I also saw Black Terns for the first time near where this bird was fishing, they were very energetic! Horicon Marsh NWR.

Dodge County, #wisconsin
July 2025
#birds
July 31, 2025 at 6:15 AM
A Widow Skimmer with a recently caught meal at Engel Conservation Area.

Waukesha County, WI
July 2025
#invertebrates #wisconsin
July 20, 2025 at 12:52 AM