A Day & Night At The River

[mjs1973]

Amy and I decided to take off yesterday, and go camping down by the Wisconsin River. Most of the land along the river is managed by the DNR and is open for public use. There is a spot along the river we like to take our dogs to so they can run and play on the sand bars and in the river. I was a little conserned about exposing my camera geat to the sandy conditions but as the day went on, I got a little braver. I didn't get anything that I would consider spectacular, but here are a few that I liked.

This is our almost 2 year old golden retriever Jinjer. She just kept digging holes in the sand...



I found this guy swimming in the river. He came up on land so I grabbed him so I could get my macro lens and take a few shots. He was only about the size of a pencil. A Northern Water Snake I believe.





Some shore birds. Solitary Sanpipers I think.



Part of a flock of Sandhill Cranes that flew over.



A couple of Great Blue Herons fishing for their supper.



Sunset on the river.