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Photo of the Week - Jan 21/2018 - "NATURE'S SECRET" - American Bald Eagle & Trumpeter Swan

January 21, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"NATURE'S SECRET" - 2 Photos Saw this quote recently and thought it fitting for the two photos which follow. "ADOPT THE PACE OF NATURE: HER SECRET IS PATIENCE" - Ralph Waldo Emerson Photo #1 - Trumpeter Swan (Juvenile) Photo #2 - American Bald Eagle (Immature)

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"OH THOSE ANNOYING NEIGHBOURS!" - American Bald Eagle (Immature) & Magpie

January 20, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"OH THOSE ANNOYING NEIGHBOURS" American Bald Eagle (Immature) & Magpie We probably have all experienced one of those annoying neighbours, at some time. This young eagle was quietly resting in a tree along the Bow River and from the time it spent there, had most likely eaten. First it was the magpies pestering it and then along came a crow that...

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"AN UGLY DUCKLING - NO MORE" - Trumpeter Swan (Juvenile)

January 19, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"AN UGLY DUCKLING - NO MORE" (2 Photos) Trumpeter Swan (Juvenile) This youngster, together with two more juveniles and one adult, were feeding along the Bow River, in an area of open water. An extraordinary viewing in mid January. Having reached this stage of winter in Calgary, perhaps this small family unit will over winter, depending upon food...

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Photo of the Week - Jan 14/2017 - "HEY, GOOD LOOKIN" - American Bald Eagle (Juvenile)

January 14, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"HEY, GOOD LOOKIN" American Bald Eagle - Juvenile (2 photos) Photographing mature bald eagles in their full adult splendour is a definite pursuit in bird/wildlife photography but there is something to be said of the character and distinct features of the young juveniles. This youngster was particularly generous with its time in the tree but the fr...

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"WALKING ON SUNSHINE" - American Ringed Neck Pheasant (Male)

January 13, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"WALKING ON SUNSHINE" American Ringed Neck Pheasant (Male) A brisk but sunny day and that particular song came to mind. Although executing an almost floating walk across the deep snow, the pheasant had its moments when it sank chest high into the snow. Fortunately for the pheasant he managed to free himself but unfortunate for the coyote who was i...

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"HEAD DRESS" - American Bald Eagle (Juvenile)

January 12, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"HEAD-DRESS" American Bald Eagle (Juvenile) It does appear that the eagles currently in Southern Alberta have decided to go with a make-over. This youngster appears to have chosen a funky spiked head dress. (Of course, it may have something to do with the frosty -32 degree Celsius temperatures.)

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Photo of the Week - Jan 7, 2018 - "IT'S ALL IN THE APPROACH" - Coyote

January 07, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"IT'S ALL IN THE APPROACH" Coyote "It's all in the approach" is not only true for a coyote stalking its prey but a technique to be perfected in wildlife photography, as well.

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"Pure Happiness" - White Tailed Deer (Male)

January 06, 2018 • 1 Comment

"PURE HAPPINESS" White Tailed Deer (Male) Taken on New Year's Day in -35 degree Celsius temperatures, this lovely buck was caught doing a head shake but he does appear mid way to have the ultimate look of contentment on his face, maybe even a smile. Perhaps he has found the deer equivalent of chocolate!

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"ODD COLOURED GRIZZLY?" - Grizzly Bear

January 05, 2018 • Leave a Comment

"ODD COLOURED GRIZZLY?" - Grizzly Bear (2 Photos) Excerpt from Nature Alberta, Volume 47, Number 3, Fall Edition 2017 (Page 9) The grizzly bear which is featured in the gallery "Grizzly Country" was so strikingly marked with its black legs, I inquired of Nature Alberta as to whether this was unusual or just a colour phase. You can see their respons...

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