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Ducks in Dire Straits

Every once and a while I get lucky and capture a beautiful image of some form of wildlife.  Today, I had the fortune of taking the attached photo. It is a male red-breasted merganser, one of my favourite diving ducks. … Continue reading

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Furry Mammal Identified

My previous post resulted in many comments and also in identification of the creature who killed the duck. Consensus is that it is a mink. Thank you for to everyone who took the time to send links to websites and … Continue reading

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Nature Can Be Cruel …… Death of a Duck at Bond Head

I observed an event today which I have never seen before.  I was unsure if I should post the story and the photos on my blog as I normally share only “pretty” pictures but decided that some people might find … Continue reading

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BOND HEAD REVISITED – Upcoming Artist and Artisan Show and Sale

This gallery contains 16 photos.

Well it’s that time of year again!  Tomorrow and Sunday, July 8th. is the wonderful Lakeside Gallery on the shore of Lake Ontario in Newcastle at Bond Head Parkette. I will be participating in the Newcastle Artist & Artisan Show and Sale for … Continue reading

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Frosty Flowers and Upcoming Christmas Show

This morning, when I awoke, I was excited to see a blanket of heavy frost on the fields and the gardens of our country property. Now this wasn’t because of a desire for an early winter, but my sister, who … Continue reading

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New Year’s Resolutions and Blogging

Today is January 1, 2011 and unbelievably it is 10’C. (50 ‘ F.) and not a speck of snow to be seen on the fields here in Newcastle! Because we are about a half mile north of Lake Ontario, we are … Continue reading

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Ponds and Gardens

“Drama” Gladiola Butterfly Bush Another Water Lily I have recently enjoyed some new gardening adventures visiting some lovely country properties to take photographs for their owners and for me. I choose the ones I like best and create framed keepsake … Continue reading

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Early Morning Garden Walk

There’s nothing more beautiful to me than an early morning walk in my gardens to discover the newest blossoms. They literally seem to appear overnight and what a show this morning!  A magnificent purple Dahlia…..backlit by the morning sun. The … Continue reading

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