Seasonal Milepost – First Robin
Day 095 of 365—a third of the year is nearly gone…
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April 9 – Small but Mighty
The little chickadee, a familiar sight in northern forests, is especially common around backyard bird feeders year-round. Their tiny, round bodies and distinctive black caps make them easy to spot,
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April 10 – Rollers
Lake Superior storms can be mighty in mid-April, as shown by these powerful rollers at Canal Park. When high wave warnings are issued, surfers and photographers head to the shoreline,
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April 11 – Wave Power
A Lake Superior storm builds powerful waves at Crystal Bay near Tettegouche State Park. You can feel the earth tremble as the waves slam against the rocky shoreline
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April 12 – Tough Going
The Heritage Marine tug Nels J slowly pushes through pack ice in the Duluth Shipping Canal. Winter lingered well into spring in 2013, and the shipping season began with difficulty.
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April 13 – Spring Fishing
A lone fisherman stands against the glowing horizon as the sun rises over Lake Superior. In moments like this, the shoreline becomes more than a place — it becomes a refuge.
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April 14 – April Fury
Large waves pound the North Shore during a powerful spring storm. A break in the clouds lets soft skylight dance across the water, revealing browns, greens, and deep blues within the chaos.
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April 15 – Rooted in the Storm
The old cedar tree in this image has endured every Lake Superior storm of its lifetime, and its weathered bark tells the story. Rounded, wave-washed stones surround its base
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April 18 – Ruffed Grouse – Fearless
Walking down a path on the North Shore, I hear the familiar sound of a grouse drumming nearby.
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April 19 – Fisherman’s Pier
Fishermen gather to try their luck at catching lake trout from the piers of the Duluth Shipping Canal.
