Insights

The wolves and moose of Isle Royale occasionally offer intimate glimpses into the experiences of their lives. They can also inspire a sense of who we are and what our relationship with nature should be. This is the place to share in these simple observations, narratives, visual impressions, and other insights from nature.

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It was a crisp cold morning in early June 2006. I was awakened to the sound of moose grunts outside the yurt, where we live. My alarm had not gone off, so it had to be sometime before 6am. I was not prepared (mentally or logistically) to make observations on the foraging behavior of this moose....
So much to say about this piece... the subject, the artist, the medium, the title... But first, simply take a moment to observe it, to enjoy it without knowing everything about it... Now, let’s begin with the title. The title: Minongers Minong is the ancient Ojibwa name for Isle Royale. The...