Tag Archives: Lake Ontario

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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Winterland Continues …… Frenzied Feeding Viewed Through the Window

When I awoke yesterday morning, there was no doubt that the weather forecast had again been accurate. It was snowing and blowing and visibility here on the farm was almost zero. My computer is situated close to our front door … Continue reading

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Windy Winterland

Okay, my “Winter Wonderland – Not Quite Black and White” post from December 20th. spoke of the beauty and featured lovely photos of the winter.  Now, a month later, I have to say that I am getting really tired of … Continue reading

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Fabulous Feathers! ……. My Best Red Bellied Woodpecker Shots

My “mission” the last 3 months has been to get a fabulous photo of a red bellied woodpecker. My last post featured 3 different types of woodpeckers that I have seen almost daily in my backyard. The red bellied in … Continue reading

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Catching the Waves on Lake Ontario

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November 1st seemed to be the day that fall really arrived here in Newcastle, Ontario.  It was a blustery day with winds from the southwest around 50 miles per hour .  Since I had my camera with me in the … Continue reading

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Roadside Wonders

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During the past week, I’ve been travelling the country roads rather than the busy highways to do some of my errands in nearby towns.  At this time of year, with the vibrant Fall colours, I’ve made the time to stop … Continue reading

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Colours of Fall

I’ve had a wonderful, exciting summer filled with travel near and far and many amazing photo opportunities.  Managing my time and my photos has been overwhelming so my blogging took a hiatus!  Over the next few months, I will share … Continue reading

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My Spring Garden…A Riot of Colours

Spring is my favourite time of year! The smell of the earth thawing, the soft green of emerging leaves and the riot of colour as the tulips and daffodils bloom are such a treat after a long, cold winter. Especially … Continue reading

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