Fall-Visitor Reunion

Verona, Wisconsin, September 2015. The little guys come back every year.

Little Colts

Verona, Wisconsin, May 2015. It's easy to miss the little ones.

Slow-Day Reunion

Verona, Wisconsin, October 2015. That's it for today.

Fall-Field Reunion

Verona, Wisconsin, October 2015. It's just around the corner.

Welcome, Autumn

Verona, Wisconsin, October 2015. We're ready for some changes.

In-the-Reeds Reunion

Verona, Wisconsin, April 2015. We watched the cranes for nearly two months.

Buggy Reunion

Verona, Wisconsin, September 2015. It's been a buggy summer.

July 4

Verona, Wisconsin, July 2015. Don't forget to look out the window.

Nicely Landed

Verona, Wisconsin, June 2015. It's a good lookout.

Edge of the Pond

Verona, Wisconsin, July 2015. Yesterday we saw a fawn for the first time this season, but I did not get a photo.

Tending the Nest

Verona, Wisconsin, April 26, 2015. It's important to keep the area tidy.

Launching

Verona, Wisconsin, May 5, 2015. Papa Crane prepares to take flight.

Alium

Allen Centennial Gardens, University of Wisconsin—Madison, May 2013. There are more on the other side.

Chick Reunion

Verona, Wisconsin, May 2015. We sure do miss the little guys.

"Tulip" is a cute name for a puppy.

Allen Centennial Gardens, University of Wisconsin—Madison, May 2015. We now favor flower names.

(No, we are not getting a puppy. A conversation about dog names came up last night.)

Peaceful Ripples

Verona, Wisconsin, May 2015. Better ducks than geese.

May Tiger

Allen Centennial Gardens, University of Wisconsin—Madison, May 2015. Anticipate variety.

Peony Tulip

Allen Centennial Gardens, University of Wisconsin—Madison, May 2015. They'll be here soon.

Stay-Close Reunion

Verona, Wisconsin, May 2015. Sometimes it's safer to stay underfoot.

Many-Species Reunion

Verona, Wisconsin, May 3, 2015. Here's another image from one of last year's goose chases.

The ducks didn't mind the commotion.